Bournemouth University

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Talbot Campus

Course overview

Qualifying as a sports therapist enables you to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries - to empower people of all athletic levels to achieve optimal potential and performance.

Key highlights

  • Trains you to prevent, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries
  • Work with people of all athletic levels to optimise performance
  • Optional minimum 30-week placement as a four-year route
  • 200 hours of supervised practice completed in the final year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — For September 2026 entry: 120 - 136 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A - levels or equivalent including 40 points in a required subject.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma

Scholarships

  • BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    £2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).

    Up to £2,500
  • BU Music Scholarships

    Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

  • BU Sport Scholarship

    £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports Therapist
  • Sports Rehabilitator
  • Injury Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Sports Massage Therapist
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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