BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

The human body is often pushed to its limits in pursuit of sporting excellence. Unfortunately, injury can be an unwanted consequence of this. You’ll learn how to keep athletes in top condition and how to help injured athletes through rehabilitation, by planning and implementing a comprehensive program. Imagine the feeling when you help someone return to peak fitness and competitive sport.

Our sports therapy degree is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, which means you’ll be working to the highest professional standards. Plus, when you graduate, you’ll be eligible for membership in The Society of Sports Therapists which carries professional indemnity insurance.

The Department of Sport and Physical Activity has excellent multipurpose facilities, including specialist laboratories, dedicated sports therapy clinical areas, and bespoke rehabilitation and musculoskeletal suites. We also have football, rugby, and hockey pitches, tennis courts, an athletics track and field, a swimming pool, and a fitness suite. All of which you’ll use as part of your study for our sports therapy degree.

Typical offer 128 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education or a Science subject.

This course is approved by the Society of Sports Therapists. When offers of places are made, consideration will be taken of the Standards of Practice and Proficiency of the Society with regards to your personal fitness and capability to practice. We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.