The MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Allied Health Sciences. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 17,250 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
The MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation is designed for graduate sports scientists, sports therapists, sports coaches, physiotherapists and other health professionals looking to expand their technical expertise, skills and career opportunities.
You will advance your knowledge around the science and practice of strength and conditioning, providing practical and theoretical insight to help people achieve their performance goals, whether elite, recreational or just looking to improve their overall health. You will learn about the prevention and acceleration of recovery from injury and develop skills in the testing and monitoring of physical performance via biomechanical and physiological testing. You will build effective, practical coaching skills in foundation movements, resistance training, speed, agility and rehabilitation, as well as enhancing your analytical, critical thinking, communication and team work skills.
This is a practical-based course with expert teaching staff from a variety of backgrounds and with experience working in elite sport and the health industry. You’ll benefit from an experiential learning experience at our Institute of Sport, with access to equipment such as our GRAIL treadmill, gold-standard force plates, 3D motion capture, environmental chamber, ForceDecks software, gymAware, optojump, smart speed gates and more.
Course Modules
- Strength and Conditioning Science
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Testing and Monitoring for Performance
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Research Methods
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Research Project
- Compulsory - 45 Credits
- Work Placement
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Applied Strength and Conditioning
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Functional Principles of Rehabilitation
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Applied Rehabilitation
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
Learning Structure
The course is taught face-to-face with some elements of blended learning and is typically full-time, with students attending a three-day block in September, followed by one day each week and another three-day block in January. Part-time learners will attend one day a week on Wednesdays and will not complete the three day blocks. A variety of learning methods are used from practical, theoretical and experiential learning.
Assessment is varied, from practical coaching and testing to presentations, research reports and critical reviews.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in sports science, sports therapy, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, physiotherapy or sports and exercise nutrition or any relevant discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in another discipline that includes physiology, anatomy or biomechanics.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic
- Overall 6.5
- With minimum 5.5 in each components
- TOEFL iBT
- Overall 79
- Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
- Overall 59
- With minimum 59 in each components
- LanguageCert Academic
- Overall 70
- With minimum 60 in each bands
- OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)
- Overall C1
- With minimum B2 in each bands
- Duolingo
- Overall 120
- With minimum 92 in each bands
Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 are eligible for Pre-sessional English language courses.
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 04 September 2025.