University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy degree is a great choice if you want to focus on musculoskeletal rehab in sport, exercise, and fitness. Sport rehabilitators and therapists help athletes and patients recover from musculoskeletal issues, ranging from short-term sports injuries to long-term conditions. As a graduate sport rehabilitator, you’ll be an autonomous healthcare practitioner, playing a vital role in promoting health, restoring movement, and supporting people back to work or sport.

You’ll learn hands-on techniques to treat pain, prevent injury, and creative effective rehab plans. To gain accreditation from the British Association of Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy (BASRaT), you’ll study specialised therapy modules alongside sports science, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, psychology, anatomy, and pathophysiology. You’ll also complete at least 400 hours of hands-on experience through work placements with hospital trusts, GPs, sports clubs, private gyms, or

Key highlights

  • Leads to accreditation from the British Association of Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • At least 400 hours of hands-on work placement experience
  • Placements with hospital trusts, GPs, sports clubs and private gyms
  • Specialised therapy modules plus physiotherapy, strength and conditioning
  • Hands-on techniques to treat pain, prevent injury and plan rehab
  • Graduates qualify as autonomous musculoskeletal healthcare practitioners

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Text: Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS points from three A Level passes or equivalent such as T Levels, which must include at least one of the following subjects: biology, human biology and/or PE at grade B or above. Please note, we don't accept general studies AS or A Level and you must show evide…
  • GCSE: C — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM — Extended National Diploma (sport and exercise science, health science, and applied science preferred

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Graduate sport rehabilitator
  • Sports therapist
  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation practitioner
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Injury prevention specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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