Turn your passion for sport and recovery into a rewarding career. Our Society of Sport Therapists (SST) accredited BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree gives you the hands-on experience, knowledge, and industry connections to thrive in the world of sports rehabilitation. Whether you're treating professional athletes or supporting everyday clients, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact.
Why study BSc Sports Therapy?
Real-world experience in our on-campus Sports Therapy Clinic
We’ve invested in state-of-the-art clinical facilities on our High Wycombe Campus, including our student-led Sports and Wellbeing Clinic.
You’ll be able to:
work with real clients from the local community - including the public, professional athletes, and sports teams – in a clinic setting
gain valuable experience for your CV
learn alongside course mates in a supportive, professional environment
guided by expert and supportive lecturers with clinical experience on hand to answer questions and help you grow in confidence
We also have a Human Performance Lab, a facility designed to test and research the human body. It has been designed to enhance athletes performance through data analysis and can be used to develop the most effective strength and conditioning regime for different body types.
As part of your course, you’ll complete placements in sports therapy settings - putting theory into practice and building your confidence with clients.
You’ll benefit from our on-campus Sports and Wellbeing teaching clinic. We also maintain strong links with:
Stoke Mandeville Hospital – birthplace of the Paralympics
Wycombe Hospital
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre – home to top-level sport
Wycombe Wanderers FC
Norwich City FC
Reading Ladies FC
The FA
You may also have opportunities to support major events, such as the London Marathon.
What will I study?
On our Society of Sports Therapists (SST) accredited degree, we'll help you gain the skills and experience you need to become a successful sports therapist.
We’ll guide you through the entire process of sports therapy, including injury prevention, assessment, therapeutic treatments, and exercise rehabilitation, preparing you to return clients to fitness and performance safely and effectively.
You’ll cover areas such as:
human anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology
injury assessment, treatment techniques, and rehabilitation
therapeutic interventions and hands-on clinical skills
exercise science and recovery programming.
We’ll also help you develop the skills to work in private practice or as a freelance sports therapist, including business awareness and client communication.
Career Prospects
We’re here to support you into a successful and fulfilling career. After graduating, you’ll be qualified to work in a range of roles, including:
sports therapist in professional teams, clubs or private clinics
exercise rehabilitation specialist
injury prevention adviser
physiotherapy assistant
You’ll also have gained the training you need to work in professional sport therapy context within football and rugby.
Alternatively, you may choose to further your studies at postgraduate level in areas, such as:
sports medicine
physiotherapy
sports science and performance analysis.
With the practical experience, confidence, and clinical skills gained on our course, you’ll be well prepared for your future career in the rewarding sports therapy profession.
Year one
Human Anatomy and Movement Analysis
Health and Human Physiology
Fundamentals Skills in Sports Therapy Practice
Foundations of Sports Therapy
Introduction to Research in Sport
Principles of Biomechanics in Sport
Year two
Research Methods
Applied Exercise Physiology
Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation
Principles of Sports Therapy 1
Principles of Sports Therapy 2
Principles of Sports Therapy 3
Year three
Extended Independent Work
Professional Practice
Advanced Sports Therapy
Special Populations in Sports Therapy Practice
Blending academic theory with practical experience, we keep your learning relevant and engaging.
We use a mix of assessments that reflect industry expectations, including:
practical assessments
presentations
vivas
reports/essays
case studies
work-related assessments with evidence of achievements in practice.
Our approach ensures you graduate confident, competent, and job-ready.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15910 | Year 1 |
| International | £15910 | Year 1 |
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