BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation with a Foundation Year at Wrexham University is a four-year programme that provides a strong foundation in sports injury rehabilitation, starting with allied health, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics before advancing into specialist theory and practice. During the foundation year, students build core academic skills and introductory knowledge to prepare for degree-level work.
As students progress into the degree years, learning encompasses both classroom and practical work, and they will engage in assessments, rehabilitation techniques, case studies, placement hours, and research. Assessment methods range from written assignments and lab reports to structured clinical exams (OSCEs) and performance evaluations during placements. The course is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT), and it offers the best knowledge needed in Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to submit a personal statement explaining their motivation for this course and their relevant background. A suitable academic or employer reference is required. Students may optionally attach a CV to highlight any work or volunteer experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Tariff: For the foundation year, entry generally requires 48–72 UCAS tariff points.
- A-Levels: Required to have between EEE and DDD.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Required to achieve between PPP and MPP.
- International Baccalaureate: Required to achieve a total score that equals 48–72 UCAS points.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds should normally achieve IELTS 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any band) or present an equivalent recognised test (such as TOEFL, PTE).
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Coaching: Sport and Fitness (Top-up) from Wrexham University are well prepared to work in sports injury and rehabilitation settings. Career paths include roles such as:
- Sports Rehabilitator
- Clinical Exercise Specialist
- Rehabilitation Coordinator
- Sports Team Therapist
- Health & Wellness Consultant
Cost of study
For Sports Injury Rehabilitation with Foundation Year, international students pay £11750 per year for the integrated 4-year programme at Wrexham. Please note that tuition fees may increase annually.
Admission
To apply for this programme, you will need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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