Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University College Birmingham

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16-SEP-24

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**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick****OVERVIEW****From working alongside professional footballers to treating sports injuries in a clinic, qualified sports and exercise therapists are in demand across the sports, health and leisure industries. Our specialist Sports Therapy degree combines academic learning with developing your practical sports and exercise therapy skills to an advanced level, opening up a wide range of career options when you graduate.**Having developed ...Read more


This course is accredited by the University of Warwick


OVERVIEW


From working alongside professional footballers to treating sports injuries in a clinic, qualified sports and exercise therapists are in demand across the sports, health and leisure industries. Our specialist Sports Therapy degree combines academic learning with developing your practical sports and exercise therapy skills to an advanced level, opening up a wide range of career options when you graduate.

Having developed your understanding of the therapist’s role, the science of sports and exercise therapy and rehabilitation techniques, you will have a vast array of opportunities to gain experience putting your training to the test in the real world. Our past students have gained prestigious placements with Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and with the Scottish Rugby Union at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and Six Nations, as well as working for a host of other prolific sports clubs, organisations and events. You will also have the chance to work in University College Birmingham’s cutting-edge sports facilities, including our sports injury/massage clinics and our Human Performance Centre on campus.During your studies, you can gain a variety of further industry qualifications including sports massage and first aid. On completing our Sports Therapy course, you will also be qualified to join the industry’s professional body, The Society of Sports Therapists.


WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

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Work placements

– Build invaluable professional work experience through a variety of placement opportunities – past students have worked with top-level football and rugby clubs and national sports teams-


Practical application

– Put your therapy skills into practice in our on-campus clinics and at major sporting events, such as the London Marathon and Ride Across Britain-


Enrichment

– Enjoy a variety of industry trips including St George’s Park and King’s College London/Wembley Stadium, as well as having opportunities to complete additional qualifications (Lubas FASE 1 and 2, ITEC Level 4 massage)-


Award-winning university

– Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)


FACILITIES

Our students train in our clinics which provide a variety of services to professional athletes, students and members of the public. The clinics feature equipment including ultrasound/electrotherapy equipment, a rehabilitation area and fully-equipped gym.You will also have use of our Human Performance Centre, featuring the latest equipment including a 35m sprint track, eight lifting platforms, an anti-gravity treadmill and more. We also share the £3m Avery Fields complex with Bournville RFC, offering an all-weather pitch, two grass pitches and a clubhouse with function room and modern changing facilities.


ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

On completion of this course, you will be qualified to join The Society of Sports Therapists as a graduate sports therapist.


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CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Sports therapist- Sports physiotherapist- Occupational therapist- Personal trainer- Health promotion specialist- Higher education lecturerYou could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/81
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 23

Support we get throughout our study. The level of delivery Academic support is on point....very useful. Kick-start funds are useful and a forward thinking idea. The one thing I..Read more

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Luke
21 Nov 23

Friendly and a help full lecturers, great facilities and a well put together course. Improvements could be more social opertunity Ed through the uni e.g social nights and improve..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15 Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

P Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.

You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.

A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
42%
Biology
31%
Psychology
27%
Sociology
12%
Business Studies
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 23
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
Support we get throughout our study. The level of delivery Academic support is on point....very useful. Kick-start funds are useful and a forward thinking idea. The one thing I...
Read more
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Luke
21 Nov 23
Sports and Exercise Therapy Top-up BSc (Hons)
Friendly and a help full lecturers, great facilities and a well put together course. Improvements could be more social opertunity Ed through the uni e.g social nights and improve...
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