Program Overview

SPORTS THERAPY

BSc (Hons) / FdSc

This course is subject to validation and approval.

Overview

Sports injuries can change careers, but skilled sports therapists change lives. Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) degree prepares you to prevent, diagnose, and rehabilitate injuries, helping athletes and active individuals recover and perform at their best. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, this course provides practical experience in injury assessment, rehabilitation techniques, and therapy strategies. Whether working with elite teams, clinics, or fitness centers, you'll graduate with the expertise needed for a career in the fast-growing field of sports therapy.

Why should I choose Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) / FdSc?

• WORK PLACEMENTS – Build invaluable professional work experience through a variety of placement opportunities during your sports therapy course – 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 including St George’s Park and King’s College London/Wembley Stadium, as well as our annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference.
• 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.
• AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).

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.

Course Breakdown

• Year 1
  • Core Modules
    • Exercise Instruction for Sports Therapists
    • Exercise Science for Sports Therapists
    • Fundamentals of Movement Assessment
    • Introduction to Sports Injury Management
    • Musculoskeletal Anatomy
    • Personal Development and Evidence-Based Practice
• Year 2
  • Core Modules
    • Pathology of Sports Injuries
    • Peripheral and Spinal Assessment
    • Research for Sports Therapists
    • Screening and Intervention for Injury Prevention
    • Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation 1
    • Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation 2
• Year 3
  • Core Modules
    • Exercise as Medicine
    • Multidisciplinary Practices in Sport
    • Professional Clinical Practice
    • Sport and Nutrition Project

Entry Requirements

• Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) [2025/26]
  • A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC.
  • T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
  • BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM.
  • Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
• Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) [2026/27]
  • A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC.
  • T-levels: A T-level graded Merit.
  • BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM.
  • Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
• Sports Therapy FdSc
  • A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CD.
  • T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C.
  • BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PPP.
  • Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 48 UCAS Tariff points.
  • Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry.

Key Information

• Teaching and Assessment
  • Teaching: Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours).
  • Assessment: Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course.
• Additional Qualifications and Training
  • Alongside your degree, you will get the opportunity to complete other courses such as the Lubas FASE 1 and FASE 2 first aid courses (included in the degree cost), as well as the ITEC Level 4 massage course which is heavily subsidized at approximately £300.
• Timetable
  • We understand that you need to balance study with work, so wherever possible your lessons will be timetabled into 2-3 days a week.
• Tuition Fees for Home Students
  • If you are a home student enrolling on a bachelor's or foundation degree course at University College Birmingham, the 2024/2025 academic year tuition fee for full-time study is £9,250.
• Tuition Fees for International Students
  • If you are an international student (or have been fee assessed as an international fee payer) and are enrolling on a full-time bachelor's degree course in 2024/2025, the fee for the academic year will be £14,000.

Career Opportunities

• Sports Physiotherapist
  • Average salary: £23,000 – £45,000
• Occupational Therapist
  • Average salary: £24,907 – £62,001
• Sports Therapist
  • Average salary: £17,000 – £37,000
• Health Promotion Specialist
  • Average salary: £24,907 – £44,503
• Personal Trainer
  • Average salary: £14,000 – £35,000+
• Higher Education Lecturer
  • Average salary: £35,211 – £43,367

Accreditations, Endorsements, and Partnerships

• University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organizations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognized by industry.

Meet Your Lecturers

• Fiona Higgs
  • Lecturer in Sport
• Gareth Bate
  • Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead
• Matthew Holmes
  • Senior Lecturer
• Ben Franks
  • Associate Lecturer
• Ed Benskin
  • Lecturer
• Holly Mills
  • Lecturer
• Matt Greasley
  • Lecturer
• Stephen Walker
  • Lecturer