UCL Medical Sciences: Postgraduate degrees in Sport Medicine, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Why study Sport Medicine, Exercise and Rehabilitation at UCL?

At UCL you can explore sports medicine and population health expertise, using leading imaging, laboratory, and clinical facilities housed at the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health, and focus on the science and engineering technologies behind rehabilitation and therapy, led by our Aspire Create team in Stanmore. Our Master’s courses cover the foundations of human biology and medicine, the body’s response during performance, and how we use technology to rehabilitate and improve mobility and overall health.

Top-ranked university

UCL is ranked 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2025) and was named University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). We are ranked 6th in the world for Medicine and No. 1 in London (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) and have been educating doctors and scientists in London since 1834.

World-class research

We translate research on elite athletes into health benefits for the public. Our research areas are divided into three areas: physical activity and health, musculoskeletal health, and sports medicine. The Aspire Create team works on human-brain interaction, mobility, neuromodulation, and implant technology in collaboration with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

Your career

Our sport medicine, exercise science, performing arts and rehabilitation programmes equip you with a real advantage when entering a competitive careers market. Recent graduates have been employed by professional clubs, national sports governing bodies, or continued in academia. 

Rehabilitation engineering graduates go onto careers in biomedical R&D engineering, clinical science, and entrepreneurial start-ups. Some of our alumni are pursuing PhDs at world-leading universities, including ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

Depending on your course, you will be prepared for potential work in many areas, from elite sports medicine, the NHS, or in performing arts clinics.

Find out more about our sport medicine, exercise and rehabilitation degrees

Postgraduate Open Days

Find out more about postgraduate courses and talk to academic staff. We host a series of online and in-person open events to help you find out what it’s like to study at UCL.

Paying for your degree

UCL offers a range of financial awards to assist prospective students with their studies. Read about our fee structure and discover opportunities to get the financial support and security you need to get started: funding options.