MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
| 2025-09-23 | - |
Program Overview
This MSc in Strength and Conditioning Science blends theoretical and practical knowledge to prepare students for careers in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, sports science, and related fields. The program's focus on applied learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry partnerships ensures that graduates are equipped with the skills and experience to excel in the competitive fitness and health industries.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Strength and Conditioning Science (15 Credits)
- Functional Principles of Rehabilitation (15 Credits)
- Applied Strength and Conditioning (15 Credits)
- Applied Rehabilitation (15 Credits)
- Testing and Monitoring for Performance (30 Credits)
- Research Methods (15 Credits)
- Research Project (45 Credits)
- Work Placement (30 Credits)
Teaching:
- Practical, theoretical, and experiential learning methods
- Face-to-face teaching with some blended learning elements
- Full-time students attend a three-day block in September, followed by one day each week and another three-day block in January.
- Part-time learners attend one day a week on Wednesdays and will not complete the three-day blocks.
Careers:
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Rehabilitation Coach/Scientist
- Exercise Specialist (NHS)
- Sports Scientist
- Personal Trainer
- Performance Coach
Other:
- Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipment in the areas of physiology and biomechanics.
- The course offers a work placement module of 30 credits in collaboration with Performance Herts, who provide world-class strength and conditioning services for elite athletes.
- The University of Hertfordshire is a UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer licensed delivery partner, and this MSc will provide students with the opportunity to take the UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer award.
- UK Students
- Full time: £10395 for the 2024/2025 academic year
- Part time: £865 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year
- EU Students
- Full time: £16450 for the 2024/2025 academic year
- Part time: £1370 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year
- International Students
- Full time: £16450 for the 2024/2025 academic year
- Part time: £1370 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year
- Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
University of Hertfordshire
Entry Requirements:
Either: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as sports science, sports therapy, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, physiotherapy or sports and exercise nutrition; Or: An honours degree in another discipline that includes physiology, anatomy or biomechanics. Students who do not hold the required qualifications can still apply via the nonstandard route, which the Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation programme team will be happy to consider. To do this, applicants will need to produce a portfolio of evidence that enables the team to see how their professional experience and/or qualifications demonstrates the following: an ability to cope with the demands of the programme and study at level 7 (MSc level) a minimum of one year’s work experience in the strength, conditioning and rehabilitation industry or a related sector and/or relevant professional body accreditation an ability to write and present work coherently and to present a sound argument, supported by relevant literature and academic research the personal drive and commitment to undertake the programme The above can be evidenced through a CV and employment references highlighting relevant past and current employment which includes areas such as report writing and presentations. If there are any queries regarding the submitted portfolio of evidence, the programme team may invite the applicant to a meeting (in person or online) to discuss their application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required if English is not the first language.
