MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play

The MSc in Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play at Middlesex University is for qualified therapy and performance professionals who want to advance their careers in elite sporting environments. This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to take on leadership roles in sports medicine. Learning combines theory and hands-on application, with a focus on diagnostics, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and leadership.

The curriculum is based on practice and critical thinking, ensuring your decisions are always informed by concrete research. You will gain skills in athlete performance profiling, injury analysis, and advanced treatment techniques to support faster recovery. In your final project, you will conduct independent research, contributing original insights to sports rehabilitation and preparing to lead in this dynamic field.

Established in 1973, Middlesex University is a fantastic choice for hands-on learning that prepares you for the real world. Located right in the centre of North London, it offers a supportive environment that helps your growth. With a global presence that includes campuses in Dubai and Mauritius, the university is praised for its strong career outcomes and innovative teaching methods. It offers a wide range of programmes, from undergraduate to PhD levels, along with apprenticeships and flexible online options.

On campus, you will gain access to modern facilities like high-spec sports labs. At Middlesex, your learning is led by instructors who bring their own research and real-world industry experience into the classroom, meaning that the lessons are lively and relevant. Middlesex has built strong links with top sports organisations, offering students opportunities for internships, workshops, and connections that can open doors to their careers.

For international students, the university provides many support services to help you settle in. This includes giving expert visa advice and arrival support, career mentoring, and social events, among others. It's designed to ease your transition, so you can focus on your studies.

To apply for the MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play, you will need to submit a personal statement showcasing your interest in this course, a reference from an academic or employer, and details of your previous qualifications.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants require A minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) UK bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a therapy-related field or sports-related experience.
• Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants require an IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.5.
• Equivalent qualifications are also accepted.

The tuition fees for international students enrolling in the MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play are £17,100 per year.

Middlesex University offers financial support to make your studies more accessible. International students can apply for the International Merit Award, providing up to £2,000 towards tuition fees, which is automatically considered upon application. The Chevening Scholarship, funded by the UK government, covers full tuition, living costs, and travel for eligible students from Commonwealth countries. For full eligibility details and application deadlines, visit Middlesex’s scholarship webpage.

Graduates are equipped for positions such as:

• Sports Rehabilitator
• Performance Therapist
• Clinical Specialist in Sports Medicine
• Rehabilitation Consultant
• Sports Science Researcher

Applications for the MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play can be submitted directly through Middlesex University's online application portal. If you need any help with this process, you can contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.