Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports therapist with the confidence and competence to thrive in any professional setting.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning.
You’ll gain 200-250 hours of hands-on experience in our on-campus Sports Therapy Clinic and with...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports therapist with the confidence and competence to thrive in any professional setting.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning.<br/><br/>You’ll gain 200-250 hours of hands-on experience in our on-campus Sports Therapy Clinic and with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You can also gain more real-world experience at our renowned Human Performance Unit (HPU) where you can work with performance scholars, students, staff and members of the public. Sports Therapy students have access to a £250 bursary for external placement travel expenses.<br/><br/>Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning further into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a sports therapist career and be ready to work as an independent private practitioner, with a team or in a clinic or club.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C603
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels including C in Science or Mathematics. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £22,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |












































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