University of Bath Admission: Application for MSc Sports Physiotherapy programme open

NEW DELHI: The University of Bath will close the applications for its three to five year part-time distance learning programme in MSc Sports Physiotherapy. The MSc Sports Physiotherapy programme is developed by the Department for Health and is designed for qualified physiotherapists seeking a specialist qualification in sports physiotherapy.

The programmes seeks to provide practitioners a chance to study the fundamentals of sports physiotherapy in practice, exercise physiology, athlete management, performance physiotherapy, and more.

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Students are taught by a team who have worked at high-profile sporting events including the Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, Paralympic World Cup, and the Tour de France.

University of Bath MSc Sports Physiotherapy: Application deadline

The session starts with an online induction on September 21 and 22. The first application deadline has already passed however, the department is still considering late applications for 2023 entry from Indian students. Applications for courses starting in 2024 will open in early September, a Universiry of Bath statement said.

University of Bath MSc Sports Physiotherapy: Eligibility

According to the eligibility criteria for admission to the MSc Sports Physiotherapy programme, candidates should typically have a UG degree in physiotherapy with a final overall result of at least first class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, candidates should upload a copy of the grading scale used by their institution, along with their transcript, when they submit their application.

Applicants should also provide a copy of their license required to practice as a physiotherapist, evidence of membership in relevant professional bodies, and indemnity insurance as appropriate. Applicants should also have a minimum of two years’ work experience as a qualified and registered physiotherapist before enrolment and be in a position to fulfill sport physiotherapy practice and experiential requirements.

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Candidates should submit a short personal statement outlining qualifications and experience, motivations for joining the course, and how they will use the degree. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic - 62 with no less than 59 in any element or a TOEFL IBT - 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in all 4 components. Fees for this course are currently £5,810 per year with an annual fee of £3,330 for the research phase.

As the course has a distance-learning format many aspects will be carried out remotely, with some online self-paced learning. The course also holds two in-person residential weeks which include practical learning and assessment. The first is an optional residential week in Bath with a sports science focus. The second residential week is optional and has a clinical focus.