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Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation MSc at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This master's degree covers strength and conditioning methodologies, injury prevention, rehabilitation strategies and athlete monitoring through a blend of academic study and work-based learning. Accredited by the IUSCA, it offers clear routes to professional practitioner status.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sport Sciences  |  Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Part Time: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study eight modules over one year full time, or two years part-time, on this MSc in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation. Additionally, the course offers standalone modules (SAMs) of 20 credits each that can be used as continuing professional development. Modules include Strength and Conditioning for Specific Athletes, Research Methodologies, Professional Practice in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, Research Project in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Athlete Testing and Monitoring, Rehabilitation and Return to Performance, Scientific Approaches to Strength and Conditioning.

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Entry requirements

You will need to have a minimum 2:2 class honours degree in a relevant science degree (e.g. sports science, sports therapy, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, physiotherapy or sports and exercise nutrition) from a UK university or international equivalent to be eligible to apply for the MSc in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation. Non-academic entry routes may be accepted where applicants can demonstrate substantial relevant experience (typically more than two years) in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, or a related sector, and/or hold accreditation from an appropriate professional body (e.g. UKSCA, NSCA or equivalent Level 4 Strength & Conditioning qualification). English language: Non-academic entry routes may be accepted where applicants can demonstrate substantial relevant experience (typically more than two years) in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, or a related sector, and/or hold accreditation from an appropriate professional body (e.g. UKSCA, NSCA or equivalent Level 4 Strength & Conditioning qualification). International applicants holding non-UK qualifications in Strength and Conditioning or related disciplines will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency through an IELTS assessment and to complete an academic skills task (1200-word essay and VIVA) alongside a formal interview, prior to enrolment. In addition, these applicants will be advised to complete the IUSCA Level 1 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Part Time: 2 Years

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