BSc (Hons) Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby

Programme overview

Football fan Charlie always knew he wanted a career in sport but wasn’t sure what career path to take after finishing Sixth Form. He found Derby through Clearing and started on an amazing journey. Our focus throughout this course is preparing you to be an independent and confident sport therapist.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Sport and Exercise Science | Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise, Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sport and Injury Biomechanics, Introduction to Therapeutic Principles, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Sports Massage. Year 2 core modules: Research Methods for Sport and Exercise, Injury Biomechanics & Corrective Principles, Manual Therapy, Musculoskeletal Assessment: Peripheral, Sports Specific Rehabilitation, Sports Trauma Management.

Career pathways

After graduation, you will be equipped for a rewarding and challenging role in sports therapy and rehabilitation. As our course is aligned to the professional guidelines set out by The Society of Sports Therapists, you will be fully prepared to operate as an injury and exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 120; A Level: BBB (At least a Grade B at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology.); T Level: Merit; BTEC: DDM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

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

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c5a72dda-3749-9c2a-dbc2-424c2e165290

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