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Sports Rehabilitation

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Docklands Campus

Course summary

Our sport rehabilitation degree produces sport rehabilitators who've had the benefit of expert teaching, plenty of practical experience and whose skills are always in demand.

If you want to work with injured athletes and help them return to full fitness and competition, this sports rehabilitation course is for you.

You will:

  • Learn and understand the sports science behind a successful diagnosis and how to manage injuries.

  • Benefit from the diverse East London Sport community and our SMILES mentorship programme.

  • Become a highly employable sports rehabilitator and earn a reputable professional degree from which you can build a successful career.

As a sport rehabilitation undergraduate student, you'll gain hands-on experience working with real athletes and patients, developing the clinical skills and professional confidence needed to excel as a sport rehabilitation therapist in today's competitive healthcare market.

Modules

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness (Core Modules), Health and Education Study Skills (Core Modules), Health and Education Analytical Skills (Core Modules), Media and Communication Skills (Core Modules), Applied Sports and Exercise Science in Practice (Core Modules)

Year 1: Working in Sport Exercise and Health (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules), Functional Anatomy for Sport and Health (Core Modules), Musculoskeletal 1 (Core Modules), Human Performance (Core Modules), Applied Anatomy for Sports Rehabilitators (Core Modules), Foundation of Athlete Management Skills (Core Modules)

Year 2: Intermediate Athlete Management Skills (Core Modules), Musculoskeletal 2 (Core Modules), Exercise as Medicine (Core Modules), Biomechanics of Human Movement (Core Modules), Introduction to Sports Trauma (Core Modules), Applied Placement Practise (Core Modules), Researching in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules)

Year 3: Applied Research Project in Sport (Core Modules), Musculoskeletal 3 (Core Modules), Strength and Conditioning (Core Modules), Person Centred Care (Core Modules), Advanced Athlete Management Skills (Core Modules), Placement and Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth) (Core Modules)

Assessment method

Year 1 = Practical (40%), Portfolio (27%), Exam (17%), Coursework (16%)
Year 2 = Practical (40%), Portfolio (27%), Exam (17%), Coursework (16%)
Year 3 = Practical (40%), Portfolio (27%), Exam (17%), Coursework (16%)

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C630
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Docklands Campus
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Including Grade B in a Sports or Science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

Access to HE Diploma

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

Scottish Higher

Including grade H2 in a relevant Sports or Science subject

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£15560Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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