University of Essex

BSc Sports Therapy

University of Essex

Course overview

The BSc Sports Therapy at the University of Essex is a programme accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, and aims to produce skilled practitioners ready for professional roles. The programme covers essential areas including injury prevention, assessment, and treatment, alongside rehabilitation techniques. Students explore the scientific grounding of the profession, studying underpinning concepts in physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition.

A practical element is central to learning, with students gaining between 200 and 250 hours of clinical placement experience. This hands-on work takes place in the dedicated Sports Therapy Clinic and through external placements at professional sports clubs such as West Ham United. The School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences provides access to the ultramodern Sport Arena and the renowned Human Performance Unit for practical study.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference and a CV to show their work experience. Students are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need an A-level grade at BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS points from a minimum of two full A-levels, including a minimum grade C in a science subject or Mathematics, with PE and Psychology as science subjects or equivalent.
  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.
  • Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary

    £250 cash bursary.

    Up to £250

  • Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship

    The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.

    Up to £15,000

  • International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship

    If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries

    Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.

  • The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship

    33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).

  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

After completing the BSc Sports Therapy from the University of Essex, students can work as:

  • Sports Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Occupational Health Specialist 

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the BSc Sports Therapy at the University of Essex is £22,600, which is subject to annual change. 

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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