UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD · UNITED KINGDOM
MPhysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS B161
At a glance
48 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
€20k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Professional Master's qualificationDegree
- Accredited by CSP and HCPCAccreditation
- Extensive placements in sport settingsPlacements
- Eligibility for HCPC registrationProfessional Registration
This four-year Master's program focuses on physiotherapy within sport and exercise settings, as well as traditional healthcare environments. It equips graduates with a professional Master's qualification, opening doors to careers in physiotherapy across sport, exercise, and general health sectors. The extended duration allows for in-depth research opportunities and longer placements in professional and amateur sports settings, including the University's Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation Clinic. It provides a strong foundation for further study and research. An alternative option is the 3-year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course.
Curriculum
All module information is for 2026 entry and is subject to change.
- First Year
- Clinical Knowledge Foundations
- Foundations of Clinical Assessment
- Exercise Theory and Prescription
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Investigating Health
- Health Promotion and Public Health
- Second Year
- M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice placement A
- M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice Placement B
- Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Developing Physiotherapy Practice
- Trauma Management
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Third Year
- Complex Case Management
- Critiquing Research
- Designing Research
- Leadership and Management
- Injury rehabilitation
- M-Physiotherapy Year 3 Practice Placement
- Final Year
- Enhancing Sports Performance
- Wider Determinants of Physical Activity
- Implementing Research
- Employability and Professional Development
- Practice Placement Hours
Careers
Graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities as physiotherapists in sport, exercise, and health and wellbeing sectors. The course also provides a foundation for further research study.
- Physiotherapist in sport and exercise settings
- Physiotherapist in traditional healthcare environments
- Roles in health and wellbeing sectors
Entry requirements
Typical Offer128 UCAS tariff points
A LevelsABB from 3 Full A Levels. Science or Social Science subjects may be helpful but are not essential.
T LevelsMerit in Health with an Anatomy/Physiology module passed.
BTEC Extended DiplomaDDM in a Health, Science or relevant Sport subject.
Access to Higher Education Diploma128 UCAS tariff points from Health Professions or Science subjects.
International Baccalaureate128 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects. Plus, Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 (no subskills below 4), or English B at HL6 (no subskills below 5) or SL 7 (no subskills below 6).
IELTS6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. All places are subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants with criminal convictions will undergo a separate panel process. Transferring into year 2 or 3 is not considered.
Fees
Tuition (international)£16,890 per year
Tuition (home)£9,790 per year (subject to UK Government policy)
Living—
UK fees are subject to increase based on UK Government policy. Essential additional costs include travel and accommodation for placements, and replacement uniforms (£15 tunic, £15 trousers). Optional costs include student membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (£35.32/year).
Accreditation
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and full membership of the CSP.