Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course trains you to be an exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist, able to apply clinical reasoning to sport- and fitness-related injuries while you develop practical skills in rehabilitation. You complete at least 400 hours of practice placement in settings ranging from elite sports teams to private clinics and independent practitioners. You also put learning into practice via real-life opportunities at our on-site Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation MSK Clinic and Community Exercise Clinic.
This course is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), providing the academic foundation required to apply for BASRaT registration as a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator (GSR). Please note that successful completion of the degree alone does not automatically confirm BASRaT registration. Eligibility for professional status is determined by BASRaT and includes additional requirements beyond the academic award.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
- Academic foundation to apply for BASRaT Graduate Sport Rehabilitator registration
- At least 400 hours of practice placement
- Placements range from elite sports teams to private clinics
- Real-life practice at on-site MSK and Community Exercise Clinics
- Applies clinical reasoning to sport- and fitness-related injuries
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 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: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 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 Sport Rehabilitator
- Sports Therapist
- Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Specialist
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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