University of Bath invites applications for MSc Sports Physiotherapy course

The University of Bath will quickly shut applications for its 3-5 12 months part-time distance studying course in MSc Sports Physiotherapy, developed by the Department for Health. This course is designed for certified physiotherapists looking for a specialist qualification in sports activities physiotherapy. It offers practitioners an opportunity to review the basics of sports activities physiotherapy in observe, train physiology, athlete administration, efficiency physiotherapy, and extra.

Students are taught by a staff who’ve labored at high-profile sporting occasions together with the Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, Paralympic World Cup, and the Tour de France.

Application Deadline:

This session commences with a web based induction on 21 and 22 September 2023. The first software deadline has already handed nonetheless, the Department continues to be contemplating late applications for 2023 entry from Indian college students. Applications for programs beginning in 2024 will open in early September.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates ought to usually have a Bachelor’s diploma in physiotherapy with a closing general outcome of no less than First Class. However, as a result of quantity of totally different grading scales in use, candidates ought to add a replica of the grading scale utilized by their establishment, together with their transcript, once they submit their software.

Applicants also needs to present a replica of their license required to observe as a physiotherapist, proof of membership in related skilled our bodies, and indemnity insurance coverage as acceptable. Applicants also needs to have a minimal of two years’ work expertise as a professional and registered physiotherapist earlier than enrolment and be able to satisfy sport physiotherapy observe and experiential necessities.

Candidates ought to submit a brief private assertion outlining {qualifications} and expertise, motivations for becoming a member of the course, and the way they are going to use the diploma. The English language necessities are a minimal of both a 6.5 IELTS rating with a minimum of 6.0 in all elements, a Pearson Test of English Academic – 62 with a minimum of 59 in any component or a TOEFL IBT – 90 general with a minimal of 21 in all 4 elements. Fees for this course are at present £5,810 per 12 months with an annual payment of £3,330 for the analysis section.

As the course has a distance-learning format many facets will probably be carried out remotely, with some on-line self-paced studying. The course additionally holds two in-person residential weeks which embrace sensible studying and evaluation. The first is an non-compulsory residential week in Bath with a sports activities science focus. The second residential week is non-compulsory and has a scientific focus. Other kinds of studying embrace seminars, tutorials, and workshops. Students are assessed by coursework, essays, seminars, and written examinations. In addition to taught and sensible models, college students additionally design and conduct analysis undertaking in the direction of the tip of the course.

MSc Sports Physiotherapy graduates are certified to work with athletes and sports activities groups on the highest stage and, and in a position to apply evidence-based observe rules to ship innovation in sports activities physiotherapy.

Recent Department for Health graduates have gone on to work for main sports-related organizations, together with FIFA Medical Department, The Premier League, UEFA, Manchester United FC, and The FA.

The University of Bath is ranked equal seventh on the earth for Sports-related topics within the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 and is second for Sports Science within the UK’s major three nationwide rankings. The University’s popularity for excellence in sport extends to its analysis, 98% of its submitted analysis exercise for Sport & Exercise Sciences was rated world-leading or internationally wonderful within the Research Excellence Framework 2021.