Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy

Portobello Institute offers an MSc in Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation in collaboration with AECC University College.



This programme enhances skills in assessment, treatment, and intervention, covering specialised domains like neurological conditions, para and disability sports, and cardiac rehabilitation.



It is designed for healthcare and sports science professionals to advance their expertise to meet demand working with sports teams, clinics, hospitals, private practice, research, or academia.



Upon completion, you will hold an MSc in Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation awarded by AECC University College.

*Credits Displayed as CATS/ECTS.



Year 1

Principles of Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation 20/10 Credits

Research Methods in Health Science 20/10 Credits

Clinical Assessment in Sport and Exercise 20/10 Credits

Sport Rehabilitation Placement 40/20 Credits

Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Dissertation 40/20 Credits

Therapeutic Intervention and Manual Therapy 20/10 Credits

Sports Injury Treatment Modalities 20/10 Credits

Mental Health 10/5 Credits

Cardiac Rehabilitation (optional) 10/5 Credits

Supporting Disabled and Para Athletes (optional) 10/5 Credits

Rehabilitation of Neurological Conditions (optional) 10/5 Credits

Muscle Injury Ultrasound (optional) 10/5 Credits

Psychology of Injury, Pain and Rehabilitation 10/5 Credits



Work Placement

All learning on the course is focused on acquiring professional skills, which means that students underpin their studies with placements and practical experience to achieve competency in a broad range of practice-focused skills.

Entry to this course is by direct application to Portobello Institute.



Applicants will be required to have a minimum of a 2.2 (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline. You should also submit an up-to-date CV and copies of awards/professional qualifications.



All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English Language.



Candidates whose first language is not English must present a recognised English language qualification at IELTS 6.0 level or equivalent. Applicants holding the above Pre-Masters qualification, or who have studied and successfully completed an undergraduate programme though through English are exempt from such requirements.

1 Year Blended

Start Date: 11th October 2025