MPhysiotherapy Sport and Exercise Medicine at University of Bradford

Programme overview

This programme is designed for students wishing to develop knowledge and skills specifically relevant to sport and exercise settings, as well as more traditional physiotherapy environments. Graduates gain a professional Master's qualification in physiotherapy, opening up a range of career opportunities as a physiotherapist in the sport, exercise and health and wellbeing sectors. It also provides foundation for further research study.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, integrated | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): 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 (core): Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation, Developing Physiotherapy Practice, Personal and Professional Development 2, M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice placement A, M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice placement B, Trauma Management. Final year (core): Complex Case Management, Leadership and Management, MPhys Year 3 Practice Placement, Critiquing Research, Designing Research, Injury Rehabilitation.

Career pathways

Graduates starting work in a Band 5 NHS post can expect to have a starting salary of £31,049.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 128 UCAS tariff points. A levels: From 3 Full A Levels. Science or Social Science subjects may be helpful but are not essential. T levels: Merit in Health with an Anatomy/Physiology module passed. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a Health, Science or relevant Sport subject. Applicants on Access Programmes: 128 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science subjects. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects. Plus, Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL6 with no subskills below 5 or SL 7 with no subskills below 6. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies area accepted in their place. Additional entry requirements: As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process. English language requirements: 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0. Occupational Health (OH) check: All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. UCAS code: B161 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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