Program Overview

Sport Rehabilitation (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.

Course content

Modules

The programme is structured so that the underpinning knowledge and skills are taught in your first year. These are built on during the second and third year, with clear strands running through the programme.

• Foundation Year
  • Introduction to Coaching Process Development
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Principles of Health and Wellbeing
• Year 1
  • Research Methods 1
  • Core
    • Clinical Human Anatomy
    • Clinical Assessment of Neuromusculoskeletal Injury
    • Exercise Science and Prescription
    • Patient Management 1
    • Physiology
    • Clinical Placement 1
• Year 2
  • Patient Management 2
  • Rehabilitation 1
  • Athlete Management
  • Research Methods 2
  • Biomechanics
  • Clinical Placement 2
• Year 3
  • Patient Management 3
  • Rehabilitation 2
  • Management of Health and Wellbeing
  • Late Stage Rehabilitation
  • Research Methods 3

Entry requirements

• 48 UCAS points
• A minimum of a grade B at A level (or equivalent) in Biology, Human Biology or PE and an A Level grade C (or equivalent) in a sport or science subject is required.
• We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
  • subjects studied at Level 3
  • your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
  • non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
  • your references and motivation.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,820

Additional costs

Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.

Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.

Scholarships

Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.

Living costs

A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.

Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.

How the degree is taught

• Contact time: 45%
• Independent study: 55%
• Contact time includes 19% of guided learning

Teaching methods

You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.

A variety of teaching methods are used in the programme. These include theory and practical sessions as well as group and seminar work. In addition, there are multiple online resources available to students to support their learning.

Assessment methods

Modules are assessed through a variety of methods, including written theory examinations, vivas, oral presentations and written coursework across all levels.

The practical viva's form a significant part of the assessments due to the clinical nature of the programme. In addition, at level 6 there is an independent research project to complete, as well as a formal clinical examination at the end of the degree.

Feedback

We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.

Career opportunities

Our Sport Rehabilitation BSc will help you develop essential transferrable skills, such as collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of undefined include:

• sport injury clinics
• health clubs
• professional sporting clubs
• fitness centres
• the military
• GP referral schemes

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Student life

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