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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy (Top Up) at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You’ll learn to prevent, examine and treat sports-related injuries whilst developing the skills to become an independent learner and practitioner. You’ll receive knowledge and insight from industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including our rehabilitation clinic, strength and conditioning room, and biomechanics and physiology laboratories. You can also pursue your interests with our support.

Faculty: Institute of Health  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on this course will deliver high-quality profession-specific training, including: Detailed knowledge and understanding of human anatomy Physiology and relevant pathophysiology of neuromusculoskeletal conditions Competence in manual/therapeutic techniques Skills in exercise prescription Rehabilitation Conditioning and screening Highly developed communication and inter-professional skills. Modules include: Neurodynamics in Sport; Professional Development & Employment; Advanced Athlete Care; Screening & Pre-habilitation; Independent Investigative Project.

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Entry requirements

Successful completion of a related foundation degree or higher national diploma (HND). Other experience: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Therapy or Sport Rehabilitation or to Level 5 or equivalent. Diploma in Higher Education in Sport Rehabilitation or Sport & Exercise Therapy or similar. Applicants from courses based at institutions other than the University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied. Minimum entry: Foundation degree or HND. Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years

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