Job prospects from studying Sport Science at Uni

Hi, I have a place to study Sport Science at Manchester Met which I have deferred to 2025. I was wondering what were the job prospects for a degree like this and what employers would think if they saw this degree on my CV for example. If i go into the sport field, I would love to work in football however the aspect of that which interests me most is the injury/rehab side of it and most the jobs in that involve a degree in Physiotherapy. I don’t really want to study a long undergrad degree in physiotherapy though and especially because I have a place on sport science already and I wouldn’t want to throw that away. When I look up openings for current football physio/rehab jobs they all want a BSc in physio and a MSc in something sport related, so do you think having a BSc in sport science and an MSc in physio wouldn’t enable me to get jobs like these? I would be interested in studying another MSc after the physio MSc in order to go into a sport injury related field but I’m still not sure how sufficient that would be in the eyes of top employers. What are your thoughts? Thank you

Hi @mcfc0161
Congrats on your offer to study at Manchester Met!
There are lots of career options for BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduates, with our student's pursuing work as a sports scientist with professional athletes and clubs, the NHS and private healthcare providers, personal training, rehabilitation units and owning their own businesses.
It's great that you've got a career path in mind already and you've done your research into what qualifications are needed for those jobs. Personally I can't see employers having a problem with you having a BSc in SEC and a Master's in Physio. MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy courses are basically the same as a BSc in Physio, but condensed into 2 years rather than 3. You can always use our Careers service if you'd like extra help and guidance.
Because you've deferred your entry to 2025, it might be helpful for you to come along to one of our upcoming open days in October and November. That way, you can have a look at our facilities and speak to our academics and careers team who can answer any questions you have.
I hope this helps!
Chloe😀

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'm interested in this question too - with the MSc pre-reg in Physio, do you have to have a science undergrad? So sports science would be fine but if you had an arts UG then you'd prob have to do the BSc in physio?

Hi @boakster!
That's correct, you'll need a science/health related undergraduate degree to be considered for MSc Pre-reg Physio. If you've got a degree in another subject then we recommend applying for BSc Physio. To meet the entry requirements, though, you'll still need to do this through your A Levels/BTECs/Access course etc.
Hope this helps!
Chloe 😀

Thanks Chloe. Yes, I have an arts PhD and masters. I would have to do A level Biology as I've taken a totally arts track until now.