Sports Therapy with Foundation Year

OVERVIEW
Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) with foundation year is built for those with ambition, drive and potential. The course widens access to those who may not meet traditional entry requirements or are returning to study.

The foundation year strengthens your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and core professional and academic skills, giving you the support and confidence to enter degree-level study and future clinical practice.

As you progress, you’ll develop hands-on expertise in injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, learning how to guide individuals safely back to full performance. Practical experience is central, with access to specialist facilities including sports injury clinics and human performance labs, alongside opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications such as sports massage and first aid.

Graduating with a full BSc (Hons), you’ll also be eligible to join The Society of Sports Therapists. Whether your goal is to work in elite sport, clinical rehabilitation, or community wellbeing, this degree is designed to help you turn potential into a professional future that makes a real difference.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- 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 and events including St George’s Park, King’s College London/Wembley Stadium and our annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference, as well as having opportunities to complete additional qualifications (Lubas FASE 1 and 2, ITEC Level 4 massage)


-SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Undertake your own research project on a subject of your choice using state-of-the-art equipment in our clinics and Human Performance Centre.

-TOP 5 UNIS - We are in the top five for overall student satisfaction among universities in the UK (National Student Survey 2026, taking the average score for student satisfaction for each of the 26 questions in the NSS)

FACILITIES
Students on our sports therapy university courses have access to outstanding training facilities at University College Birmingham, with two purpose-built sports injury/massage clinics on campus where you can hone your practical skills. We also have a variety of other state-of-the-art sports facilities, including our gym, Human Performance Centre and clinics.

PLACEMENTS
Placements are a requirement of The Society of Sports Therapists, so we encourage students on our course to gain work experience throughout your studies, working on placement with professional sports therapists.

Employers we have worked with include the Scotland Rugby team, Team Scotland, Aston Villa FC, Leicester Tigers RFC, West Bromwich Albion Ladies FC, West Midlands Fire Service and Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge (physiotherapy department).

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 lecturer



- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Investing £300 million in its campuses, University College Birmingham is all about degrees that get you hired and practical support to get you through.

Its higher education qualifications are hands-on and shaped by the needs of industry, all taught by experienced industry experts across its seven campuses in the heart of Birmingham, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment.

Some courses have a 2 Day Degree option, meaning you only have to be on-campus two consecutive days a week, freeing up the rest of the week for work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.

The university works with over 1,000 employers to benefit students, is accredited by top industry bodies and organisations, and is a centre for excellence across a range of subjects. As well as a £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance, it also offers Kick-Start funding of up to £800 a year to help pay for expenses such as uniform, food and drink.

Register your interest today and secure your place at University College Birmingham!