Sports Therapy MSc
University of Worcester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 130 graduates of Sports Therapy MSc and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Worcester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £16500 - £24000 | £21000 - £29500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Worcester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
Overview
Sports Therapy at Worcester is about more than injury treatment and prevention. You will develop your skills and experience across Sports Therapy and Exercise Science with a broad base of sports science disciplines, for a wide range of Sports Therapy careers. The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and as a course team we pride ourselves on our engagement with the Professional Body to ensure the course is continually at the forefront of Sports Therapy.
Throughout this four-year course you will have the opportunities to gain a variety of additional qualifications and skills ensuring that you are fully prepared for your future as a Graduate Sports Therapist. These skills and qualifications can be practised with autonomy under the experienced supervision and guidance from our highly experienced staff.
By the time you complete the MSci Sports Therapy you will be a polished and competent Graduate Sports Therapist, be it as the first responder to a trauma incident, taking a nervous patient through their first musculoskeletal assessment and treatment session or working with elite performers at the highest levels of sport.
Key features
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, preparing you for a role as a graduate sports therapist
- All staff are highly experienced and full members of The Society of Sports Therapists
- Two substantial external placement opportunities with our superb range of placement providers - giving you the skills employers tell us they need
- Opportunities to gain experience in the clinical environment - through our University’s sports massage clinics and sports injury clinics, as well as with Worcester Wolves
- Gain a variety of additional qualifications, for example in sports massage, advanced trauma and taping & strapping
- Opportunities to gain invaluable experience working with elite athletes participating in national and international competitions at the University
- Masters level vocationally specific research project
- Develop multi-disciplinary team (MDT) leadership skills
- Opportunities to continue onto further research degrees and doctoral level study
Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.
The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
Recent University of Worcester achievements
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sports Therapy MSc at University of Worcester
21% | Administrative occupations |
13% | Business and public service associate professionals |
11% | Engineering professionals |
11% | Other Health Professionals |
6% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Administrative occupations |
2% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
including an A Level in either PE or Human Biology; or a BTEC in Sport or a Sports-Related area such as Health that include Anatomy and Physiology units, plus GCSE C/4 in English Language and Mathematics
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Worcester
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation year
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Worcester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Worcester in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #31
- #41
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 10 university rankings of University of Worcester
About University of Worcester
The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.
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Student composition of University of Worcester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Worcester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6750
- postgraduates:
- 1230
- Total:
- 7980
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sports Therapy”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Sports Therapy MSc | University of Worcester | 89% | 2% | 12% | - | - | 140 | Worcester | On campus Full-time | |
Strength and Conditioning MSc | Hartpury University and Hartpury College | - | - | - | £9000 | £13000 | - | Gloucester | On campus Part-time | |
Sports Therapy MSc | University of Chichester | - | - | - | £9250 | £15840 | - | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Strength and Conditioning (DE) MSc (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £8400 | £11000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
MSc Sport Rehabilitation MSc | Plymouth Marjon University | - | - | - | £8000 | £14500 | - | Plymouth | On campus Part-time | |
Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy (pre-registration) MSc | AECC University College | - | - | - | £8209 | £15639 | - | Bournemouth | On campus Full-time | |
Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation MSc (PG) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £8900 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Sports Therapy MSc | University of Lincoln | - | - | - | £9000 | £16300 | - | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
Strength and Conditioning MSc | University of Chichester | - | - | - | £8838 | £16722 | - | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Sport Rehabilitation MSc | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £10250 £11000 | £17600 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023