Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bedford Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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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 put learning into practice via real-life practice opportunities at our on-site clinic; work-based placement with industry experts; and student learning trips. **Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**- This course is accredited by the British Association of Sport and ...Read more

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 put learning into practice via real-life practice opportunities at our on-site clinic; work-based placement with industry experts; and student learning trips.


Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

- This course is accredited by the British Association of Sport and Rehabilitation and Trainers (BASRaT). Once you have successfully completed the course, you can apply for graduate membership and use the professional title of graduate sport rehabilitator (GSR).- Gain additional qualifications through our partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) including Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport Level 2.


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- A fully supervised, state-of-the-art sports therapy and rehabilitation centre with a sports injury clinic, open to staff, students and external athletes/clients.- Sport massage rooms. - On-site community exercise clinic. - Six BASES-accredited laboratories. - Human Performance Centre.- Purpose-built strength and conditioning facility. - Free gym and Olympic weight room. - Sports arena; Alexander Sport Centre; multi-use games areas and external 4G sports pitch. - Industry-standard equipment and techniques.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- We are official partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations in the region, giving you opportunities to build your employability through work placements.- We are a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).


Your Student Experience

- Gain experience through our fully supervised, on-site Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre, open to staff, students and external athletes/clients. - Benefit from the support of your own personal academic tutor who will guide and support you throughout your student journey. - Enhance your learning and build your experience through field trips to destinations such as Northampton Saints physio centre and a ‘cadaver lab day’ at King’s College, London. - Gain free, additional fitness qualifications endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) in gym instruction, group exercise and working with people with long-term conditions. - Take further additional qualifications in sports massage and subsidised Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 2 qualification. - Undertake a minimum of 400 hours of supervised placement, with opportunities including our official partners and other sporting organisations such as Ampthill Rugby Club, MK Dons FC, Bedfordshire County Cricket, Oaklands College Sports Academies, Samuel Whitbread School and many others. - Benefit from industry links that include schools and colleges; borough councils; Bedfordshire Police; Luton Town FC; MK Dons; Ampthill Rugby Club; Bedford Blues; Northampton Saints; and Bedfordshire County Cricket. - Guest speakers have included Jack Wells (PGA); Tom Bromley (MK Dons); Jack Wells (PGA); Akash Modhwadia (Strength and conditioning coach at MK Dons); Mark Finney (former head of S&C at Northampton Saints; Phil Pask (former head of physio for England Rugby).

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
129th
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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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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 - 73 = 27% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
27%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
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
25 Feb 15

I have had a good experience, learned a lot and made some good friends. My course was great and had practical seminars which helped us to learn a lot of new things. Career support..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 15

It has been a good experience so far. The facilities are all in excellent condition and the practical elements of the course are easily the best thing about..Read more

Modules

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Should include a grade B in a sport/science subject

112 tariff points, should include a grade B in a sport/science subject

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112 tariff points in a sport/science course

In a sport/science subject

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
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Psychology
24%
Sociology
14%
Geography
13%
Biology
12%
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Tuition fees

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£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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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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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.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

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University of Bedfordshire
Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bedford St Johns  0.9 miles away

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