BSc Sports Therapy
Course overview
The BSc Sport Therapy at University College Birmingham equips students with the knowledge to prevent, assess, and treat injuries in active individuals. The main goal is to help them recover quickly and perform at their best. This course focuses on practical, hands-on skills, preparing students for a professional career in sports healthcare. Upon completing the degree, they will be fully qualified to join the professional body, The Society of Sports Therapists.
Students will experience a learning approach that combines 15 hours of weekly contact time, including classroom sessions, practical labs, tutorials, and field trips, with their own independent study. Assessment is heavily focused on students demonstrating their skills, with practical exams (44%) and coursework (40%) making up the majority of their grade, and only a small portion from written tests (16%). Students will also gain real-world experience in the university's on-campus sports injury clinics and have chances to earn extra professional qualifications like Sports Massage and First Aid, immediately boosting their career prospects.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to highlight their interest and suitability for a career in sports healthcare. A successful application often benefits from a relevant academic or employer reference. It is helpful to upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to show any work experience related to the sports or health sectors. All applicants must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the university coordinates and pays for.
Grade Requirements
- Applicants need A-level grades of around CCC, or a BTEC Extended Diploma grade profile of MMM.
- Alternatively, the university accepts a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points from other Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
English Requirements
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency for entry to the programme.
- This is achieved by gaining an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no less than 5.5 in each section, or by submitting equivalent test scores from an approved SELT (Secure English Language Test) provider.
- A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
You will receive either a 25% or a 20% tuition fee scholarship, depending on your academic achievements.
High Achievers Scholarship
70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award
International Scholarship Award
Automatic - £1,000
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course are prepared for numerous professional roles within the sport, health, and leisure industries. The five major career options include:
- Sports Therapist
- Sports Physiotherapist (Requires further postgraduate study)
- Occupational Therapist
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Personal Trainer
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Sports Therapy course is £16,000 per academic year.
Admission
Applications for the full-time BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme are primarily processed through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) system. For more information, speak to one of AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.
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