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

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy degree is a great choice if you want to focus on musculoskeletal rehab in sport, exercise, and fitness. You may also have the chance to earn extra vocational qualifications – like Personal Trainer Awards or Massage – through student societies and industry-recognised bodies (additional fees apply). The University also fully funds an Advanced Trauma Care course, which is required for BASRaT accreditation.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

To gain accreditation from the British Association of Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy (BASRaT), you’ll study specialised therapy modules alongside sports science, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, psychology, anatomy, and pathophysiology. You’ll also complete at least 400 hours of hands-on experience through work placements with hospital trusts, GPs, sports clubs, private gyms, or sports therapists in the region – an essential part of the course.

Career pathways

Sport rehabilitators and therapists help athletes and patients recover from musculoskeletal issues, ranging from short-term sports injuries to long-term conditions. As a graduate sport rehabilitator, you’ll be an autonomous healthcare practitioner, playing a vital role in promoting health, restoring movement, and supporting people back to work or sport. You’ll learn hands-on techniques to treat pain, prevent injury, and creative effective rehab plans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS points from three A Level passes or equivalent such as T Levels, which must include at least one of the following subjects: biology, human biology and/or PE at grade B or above. Please note, we don't accept general studies AS or A Level and you must show evidence of recent academic study within the last five years at entry level. BTEC Extended National Diploma (sport and exercise science, health science, and applied science preferred) DDM. Other BTEC National Diplomas may be considered with AS or A2 biology/human biology/PE at grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma accepted – 120 UCAS points from your level 3 units, which must be in a science/health-related subject, or include some units in biology/human biology. We also require English language and Mathematics at GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or above. Your completed application form will be reviewed by our Admissions Team to ensure that you have the required entry qualifications. If you meet these requirements, your application will be individually assessed by the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Admissions Tutor. Fitness to practise; Medical assessments of your mental and physical health and disclosure of criminal convictions apply to all applicants. This means you're required to complete the following:.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-hons-sport-rehabilitation-therapy#apply

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