BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year
Course overview
This accredited degree prepares students for a career as a professional sport therapist and rehabilitator, equipping them with essential academic and scientific skills. The programme's core focus is on directing patients back to their optimal level of functional and sports-specific fitness, which includes creating injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, and delivering assessments and treatments in training and competitive environments. The course offers a careful blend of science and practical application, ensuring a solid understanding of human anatomy and movement.
Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, practical sessions, laboratory work, and workshops, culminating in varied assessment methods such as oral presentations, structured clinical examinations, and written projects. An integral component of the course is the completion of over 200 hours of clinical placement, offering crucial hands-on experience in settings such as the university’s student-led Sports Injury Clinic. Graduates are eligible to apply for full membership with the course’s professional body, The Society of Sports Therapists.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates need 72 UCAS points, including three A-levels at DDD or equivalent in PE or Science subjects.
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Other International qualifications that are equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
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Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no component less than 5.5.
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Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
After completing the BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year from the University of Derby, students can pursue a career as:
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Sport Therapist
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Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
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Sports Massage Practitioner
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Rehabilitation Consultant
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Pitchside First Aider
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is £15,500. This is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS or directly to the University's online application portal. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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