Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Sports Therapy Rehabilitation

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University is a practical course that prepares you for a job in sport rehabilitation. It is approved by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT). This means that when you finish the course, you can apply to become a registered professional.

You will learn about important topics such as Anatomy, Biomechanics, and how the body moves. You will study both theory and practical skills, using professional equipment in our modern Verena Holmes building.

During the course, you will get real experience through placements in your second and third years. As part of your training, you will work in the university’s own teaching clinic. You will also take part in well-known events like the London Marathon, the Canterbury and Whitstable Runs, and the Brighton Marathon. There are also chances to work with local charities such as Pilgrim’s Hospice.

Studying BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University will help you build the knowledge, skills, and experience you need for a successful career in sport therapy. The course gives you the confidence to work in real-life professional settings after graduation.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must possess 112 UCAS tariff points which may include qualifications such as A-Levels at BBC, BTEC at DDM, and International Baccalaureate of 29 points. 

English Proficiency: 

  • International students whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components. 
  • If you do not meet this requirement, you can register for the university’s pre-sessional English courses.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500
  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University can pursue careers in roles such as the following: 

  • Sports Rehabilitator
  • Sports Therapist 
  • Fitness Coach 
  • Sports Exercise Physiologist 
  • Sports Biomechanics Expert 
  • Sports Analyst 

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the BSc in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University for the 2025/26 academic year is £15,500.

Admission

To apply for this course, you have to go through UCAS. If you have any questions about the admission process, our AHZ counsellors are happy to provide answers. 

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