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Course summary
This dynamic degree prepares you for a career in the growing field of Sports Therapy. You will be enabled to empower athletes and sports people of all abilities to get the best out of their potential and performance. Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies and beyond into the employment market.
Course Highlights
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Gain hands-on experience of the Sports Therapy profession on clinical placements.
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You will learn to employ the principles of sport and exercise science to prevent injuries, and to evaluate and rehabilitate injured athletes.
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Be able to provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support in recreational, training, occupational, and competitive environments.
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Learn to assess, treat, rehabilitate and, where appropriate, refer for specialist advice and intervention.
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This programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Learning Style
You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in groups. In addition to formally scheduled contact time, you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. You will progressively build your knowledge, practical and clinical skills, confidence, and expertise under the tuition of our expert staff.
Facilities
Our industry-standard sport and exercise facilities at the King Alfred campus allow you to blend science and hands-on practice. You will benefit from bespoke amenities, such as biomechanics, physiology and psychology laboratories. The library electronic resources supply access to a large number of sport and rehabilitation journals and books. This degree is taught alongside our various sports degrees, as well as physiotherapy, nursing, and dietetics, providing opportunities for interprofessional learning and practice.
Our Connections
You will gain hands-on experience of the Sports Therapy profession on clinical placements. It is a requirement that 200 hours of work placement must be undertaken between the end of the second year and the end of the third year of study. This may take place after the semester two study period. You will have student membership with the Society of Sport Therapists (SST) which provides you with access to their jobs board where current professional vacancies and volunteering opportunities are posted regularly.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Society of Sports Therapists
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B180
- Institution code:
- W76
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- B180
- Institution code:
- W76
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis.
A level
Accepted A Level pathways for this course:
Biology (preferred) / Applied Science / Chemistry / Physics / PE / Psychology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted BTEC pathways for this course:
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Applied Human Biology
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma /
Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sport
NCFE Level 3 Technical Diploma / Technical Certificate Sport & Physical Activity
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.
Accepted Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways for this course: Science / Allied Health Professions / Nursing / Combined Science
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher.
T Level - M
Accepted T Level pathways for this course: NCFE Technical Levels: Health / Healthcare Science / Science
All candidates must have significant prior rehabilitation/ healthcare/ support work/ sports coaching work experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a relevant setting in order to demonstrate an informed decision to embark on a career in Sports Therapy.
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications).
If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant. If you have already have a DBS check and are signed up to the Update Service we will ask you to provide the original DBS certificate after an offer has been accepted. If you have lived or travelled abroad in the past five years, we will also need you to apply for an Overseas Criminal Records check for each country in which you have spent six months or more.
- Health checks
- Applicants to this course will undergo an occupational health assessment to ensure that they are fit to practice. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted.
- Interview
- Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application.
English language requirements
An overall score of 7.0, with no elements below 6.5 is required.
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.
The Discover Winchester Scheme is designed to support applicants from specific backgrounds, who may have faced additional challenges in their lives and might otherwise struggle to access higher education.
Through the scheme we are offering eligible applicants additional support during the application process, a guaranteed interview to an interviewing course (subject to studying relevant subjects), a contextual offer and financial support to attend an Experience Winchester Day.
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| 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 | £16700 | Year 1 |
| International | £16700 | Year 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
Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant (currently £49.50).
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
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