BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University

Programme overview

Unlock your potential in sport and exercise therapy with our accredited degree. Gain hands-on experience through placements with the NHS and elite teams. Help patients recover and reach peak fitness. accredited BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy degree develops skilled, autonomous practitioners ready to work with athletes, sports teams, and in broader musculoskeletal care. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience in clinical assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and exercise interventions, building practical expertise in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pathology, and sport science.

Faculty: Sport and fitness | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and industry years | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Human Anatomy and Movement, Soft Tissue Intervention and Clinical Pathophysiology, Assessment and Management of the Lower Limb, Fundamentals of Exercise Delivery, Assessment and Management of the Upper Limb, Principles of Sports Rehabilitation and Treatment, Assessment and Management of the Spine, Applied Sport Rehabilitation, Advanced Testing and Training, Sports Trauma Management, Applied Clinical Practice, Practice-based Research and Professional Development.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you'll earn the title of Sports Therapist, with a clearly defined scope of practice. As a member of The Society of Sports Therapists, you'll be an allied health professional equipped to:

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Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum two completed A-levels with science A-Levels preferred, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE Maths and English language at grade C or above. All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and in

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