BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons), a BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree centred on the study of human movement, injury management, and rehabilitation within clinical and sport settings. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake a minimum of 150 hours of work-based learning, gaining practical experience through placements with the NHS, social-care providers, and an on-site Community Exercise Clinic. The first year covers foundational knowledge through Anatomy and biomechanics, Human physiology, Normal anatomical structure and function, and Structural assessment and professional practice, alongside practical training in sports massage and gym instruction. The second year progresses to examine health impacts and injury treatment through Altered anatomical structure and function, Manual therapies, Physiology of exercise and training, Management of lower extremity injuries, and Management of upper extremity injuries. The final year involves advanced clinical practice, public health analysis, and independent investigation through Clinical exercise, Corrective exercise, Practice placements and business, Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health, and a Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. Must include an A-level or equivalent in a sport/science subject. An Enhanced DBS check is required. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. Must include an A-level or equivalent in a sport/science subject. An Enhanced DBS check is required.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 61%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to research methods
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Human physiology
- Normal anatomical structure and function
- Structural assessment and professional practice
- Sports massage
- Gym instruction
- Planning and conducting research
- Altered anatomical structure and function
- Manual therapies
- Physiology of exercise and training
- Management of lower extremity injuries
- Management of upper extremity injuries
- Clinical exercise
- Corrective exercise
- Practice placements and business
- Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Clinical Exercise Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
61% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.