Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies FdSc
Course Overview - Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies FdSc
Learn how to assess, manage and treat neuromusculoskeletal problems with rehabilitation and manual therapies on our two-year foundation degree. The course utilises a range of industry-leading technologies and facilities to provide outstanding educational experiences.
During the course, you’ll learn about bones (human osteology), muscles (myology), ligaments and joints (arthrology), and be introduced to sports assessment and massage techniques. You’ll develop a fundamental understanding of exercise prescription for the non-injured and injured athlete.
This course is...
Learn how to assess, manage and treat neuromusculoskeletal problems with rehabilitation and manual therapies on our two-year foundation degree. The course utilises a range of industry-leading technologies and facilities to provide outstanding educational experiences.<br/><br/>During the course, you’ll learn about bones (human osteology), muscles (myology), ligaments and joints (arthrology), and be introduced to sports assessment and massage techniques. You’ll develop a fundamental understanding of exercise prescription for the non-injured and injured athlete.<br/><br/>This course is suitable for students who have recently completed A-levels or BTEC qualifications and want to pursue a career in sport, and those who have worked in industry and are looking to upskill or change careers.<br/><br/>After successful completion of the two-year FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual therapies course, students who meet the pre-requisites can top-up to our Sports Therapy BSc (or other Sport and Exercise BSc top up courses).<br/><br/>The course is perfect if you want to become a Sports Massage Therapist, or would like to study our Sports Therapy BSc but do not meet the entry criteria.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
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Codes/info
Course Code
C606
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
A level
E,E,E
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £17,085 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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