Clinical Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course gives you the skills and evidence-based knowledge you need to progress into a career as a graduate clinical exercise therapist (GCET). Course units include physiology and anatomy; sports massage; manual therapies; sports injury management; and working with those living with long-term conditions. You apply your knowledge and skills through a minimum of 150 hours of work-based learning opportunities in a range of settings.
This includes our on-site Community Exercise Clinic, working with a range of clinical populations including neurological, cardiac, dementia and hypotensive, with further work-based placement opportunities with industry experts. Gain additional free qualifications through our partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) including Gym Instruction, Core Group Exercise, Working with People with Long Term Conditions. You also have the option to take a further subsidised Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 2 qualification.
We are official partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations in the region such as Bedford Tigers RLFC, MK Dons, Cricket East and Be Active, giving you opportunities to build your employability through work placements.
Key highlights
- Minimum 150 hours of work-based learning across varied settings
- On-site Community Exercise Clinic working with neurological and cardiac clients
- Free CIMSPA-partnered qualifications including Gym Instruction and Core Group Exercise
- Optional subsidised PHICIS Level 2 pre-hospital care qualification
- Placement links with Luton Town FC, Bedford Blues RFC and MK Dons
- Units cover sports massage, manual therapies and sports injury management
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent Must include an A-level or equivalent in a sport/science subjectAn Enhanced DBS check is required
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent Must include an A-level or equivalent in a sport/science subjectAn Enhanced DBS check is required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Graduate clinical exercise therapist
- Sports massage therapist
- Exercise referral specialist
- Sports injury therapist
- Gym instructor
- Rehabilitation exercise practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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