BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Graduate as a qualified sports therapist using our dedicated sports therapy clinic, working with the general population and athletes with support from industry experienced staff. The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, so you can be confident you’ll graduate ready for your career. You’ll undertake a minimum of 250 placement hours during the course, giving you the skills and experience that employers are looking for.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time (optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course covers a broad range of sports medicine and science topics through core modules, from anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology to sports therapy, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. Compulsory modules include Anatomy and Peripheral Joint Examination and Assessment, Fundamentals of Professional Practice for Sports Therapists, Soft Tissue Therapy and Practice, Fundamentals of Movement and Exercise for Sports Therapists, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science for Sports Therapists, The Sport and Exercise Researcher, Applied Professional Practice for Sports Therapists.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Sports Therapist, Hartpury Sports Academy - Medical Department; Sports Therapist, Cheltenham Town FC Academy; Sports Therapist, Swansea City FC; Self-employed Sports Therapist; Roles in the NHS and Ministry of Defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology, Sport or PE. A Levels: BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology, Sport or PE at grade D or above. Vocational Awards: DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology. International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include Biology, Sport or PE. T Level: An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade B or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1a00e0d8-cfbd-ef7a-4562-10cf45f5ace8?academicYearId=2027

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