BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

The course is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation, ensuring that the curriculum meets professional standards and prepares graduates for a successful career within the profession. The sports therapy profession is evolving rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for highly skilled practitioners who can assess, treat, rehabilitate, and support individuals across sport, exercise, and healthcare settings. Accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO), our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree has been specifically designed to meet the demands of contemporary practice and prepare graduates for successful careers within the profession.

Faculty: Sport, PE & Coaching | Duration: Three years full-time and part-time options available | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Engaging with learning: personal and professional development, Introduction to sport, exercise and health psychology, Physiology and Nutrition, Functional anatomy for sport therapy and rehabilitation, Soft tissue theory, Musculoskeletal assessment. 2nd Year: Research methods and analysis in sport and health sciences, Work-based learning, Injury treatment modalities, Principles of exercise and coaching, Spinal Assessments and Treatments, introduce the examination and assessment of the spine as well as a range of, Pathology and clinical reasoning. 3rd Year: Honours project, Injury biomechanics, Strength training, conditioning and rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, This module will investigate rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal injuries, Clinical experience and business.

Career pathways

Our Sports Therapy graduates are highly sought after for their practical skills, clinical confidence, and industry-ready experience. The programme is designed to produce employable graduates who are prepared to make an immediate impact across sport, healthcare, and rehabilitation settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels at grades BBC - BBB; Or BTEC triple grades DMM - DDM; Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range; Or T level M; GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification; Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis; We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs General Studies is excluded.; A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27). Non-UK rate for undergraduate and foundation degrees from the university fee table. Source

Duration: Three years full-time and part-time options available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/4d7ab586-07f0-2318-d555-d3b6e0ce4ac4

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