MSc in Exercise Rehabilitation

Qualification(s) available: MSc

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements are a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in sports and/or exercise science or other relevant biological science that contains an element of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics or kinesiology.

Full time

1 year

Part time

Typically 2 years

Start date

Autumn 2024

Department

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Fees

UK fee: TBC

International fee: TBC

Overview

To reflect growing opportunities in Rehabilitation Sciences, Loughborough University is launching a new MSc in Exercise Rehabilitation in Autumn 2024. 

This flexible programme will enable you to develop fundamental knowledge, understanding and skills across all aspects of rehabilitation sciences in an exercise context, before giving you the opportunity to specialise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation or rehabilitation for non-communicable (chronic) diseases.

You will have the chance to gain practice-based experience, as well as undertake an independent research project to address a scientific question or real-life issue.  

You will also benefit from the research expertise and facilities available on campus, including in the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine-East Midlands, and at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at Stanford Hall which is expected to open in late 2024.

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Why you should choose us

1st in the world

for the seventh time running for sport-related subjects

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023

100% of research impact

rated 'world-leading' or internationally excellent'

REF 2021

3rd in the UK

for Sport Science

The Guardian University Guide 2021

Why you should study this degree

We are 1st in the world for the seventh time running for sport-related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023).
Have the chance to gain practice-based experience, as well as undertake an independent research project to address a scientific question or practical issue in exercise rehabilitation.
Benefit from sector leading facilities available in the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine - East Midlands and at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at Stanford Hall which is expected to open in late 2024.
Our postgraduate degrees are also informed by sector-leading research, 100% of which has been rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
Access the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports at the University of the Year for Sport (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).

What you'll study

Modules may include:

  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Research Methods and Project Preparation
  • Professional and Reflective Practice in Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Research project

You will also choose to study one of two specific pathways:

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Injury Management, or
  • Exercise Rehabilitation for Non-Communicable (Chronic) Diseases

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed both theoretically and practically via coursework, essays, reports, case studies, presentations, a practical viva, and exams, as well as a research project.

How you'll study

Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Practical sessions
Independent study

Career prospects

This programme will help those looking to work safely and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical/medical exercise rehabilitation setting or wider exercise and fitness industry context.

It will therefore be ideal for individuals wishing to expand their practice to incorporate the whole rehabilitation/conditioning spectrum.

This might include current or aspiring health care or exercise/fitness professionals wishing to extend or develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance individuals’ musculoskeletal health and disease risk reduction through the application of exercise.