HPC and CSP vs BASRaT

[stephstar10]

Hello,

I have two degrees, one in Sports Rehabilitation and one in Phyiotherapy.

I did the degree in Sports Rehabilitation first and loved every moment, however the long term career prospects and pay scale of being a BASRAT member is definately restricted. Thus I went back and did my second degree in Physiotherapy. I did not enjoy this degree course half as much, however being CSP and HPC registered has opened may more doors for me and lead to a far better level of pay.

So, i'd say if money and long term career prospects are NOT a worry then do Sports Rehab as it is an amazing degree; however if you are thinking long term DO the physiotherapy degree. You will do lots of modules that are not sports based but it will definately lead to better longer term prospects.

Hope that helps!

Thank you both for the replies.

Mrsparr, your experience and post has helped me out a lot as I couldn't find any information in regards to the outcome after completing the degrees, and I appreciate this a lot. Were there a lot of similarities between both degrees?

Thank you again.
Stephstar10

[mrsparr]

Hey,
The two degrees had some similarities. Anatomy & physiology modules are more or less the same. Other modules such as biomechanics are similar but taught from a different angle. Then the Physio degree has some very different modules such as neurology & respiratory, whilst sports rehab have more sports science based modules.
Like I say, both interesting degrees. Sports Rehab definately more fun & interesting to do in the hear and now BUT Physio has longevity.
If you want my honest advice/opinion - do Physio as it offers a more varied long term career path - you can still specialise in sport now, but you can career paths later in life if you want!
I spend first half of career in sport but have now worked my way up to be an ESP in NHS!
Good Luck!