BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at University College Birmingham

Programme 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.

Department: Department of Sports | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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; Final year core modules: Exercise as Medicine, Multidisciplinary Practices in Sport, Professional Clinical Practice, Sport and Nutrition Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include sports physiotherapist, occupational therapist, sports therapist, health promotion specialist, personal trainer and higher education lecturer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. A-levels An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels A T-level graded Merit. BTEC A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. 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. You must also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will co-ordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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