MSc Sports Medicine at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

The University of Greater Manchester's MSc Sports Medicine will provide you with the broad knowledge and skills required for a successful career in sports medicine. Through a vibrant mix of university learning and ongoing professional skills development, this exciting postgraduate course focuses on musculoskeletal injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation, as well as promoting the benefits of physical activity for health and the management of chronic medical conditions.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Physical Activity for Health and Disease; Anatomy, Aetiology and Epidemiology of MSK Injury; MSK Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation; Management of Diverse Sporting Populations; Research Methods Informing Applied Practice; Major Research Project; Biomechanics for Human Motion and Performance; Physiology of Adaptation for Human Performance; Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapy.

Career pathways

As a graduate of the University of Greater Manchester’s MSc Sports Medicine, you’ll possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key areas of musculoskeletal medicine coupled with sport and exercise science and performance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should hold at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject; for instance, sport or exercise sciences, exercise physiology, medicine, sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, physiotherapy or physical therapy. Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis. Relevant work experience will confer an advantage. We’ll be happy to consider your application if you hold a lower second class (2.2) honours degree in one of the above subjects, particularly if you have good relevant professional experience. Additional evidence of your suitability, such as a portfolio of academic work, may be required. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance from the University of Greater Manchester’s International Office and the relevant professional body. If your application is successfully shortlisted, you’ll be required to attend an online interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,664 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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