BSc Sports Therapy
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is an undergraduate degree within the Sport and Exercise Science domain. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, the course also provides qualifications as a CIMSPA-recognised Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer. The course begins with a foundation year featuring modules such as Academic Skills and Communication, English for Academic Practice, Data Analysis and Research Skills, Human Physiology and Nutrition, and Principles of Sports Research. Year 1 introduces foundational studies through Acute Injury First Aid and Soft Tissue Therapy, Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy, Professional Skills, and Peripheral Clinical Assessment. Year 2 advances physiological and assessment knowledge via Exercise Physiology and Prescription for Diverse Populations, Spinal Assessment and Supporting the Injured Athlete, Research Methods for the Life Scientist, and Rehabilitation. The final year culminates in advanced professional practice through Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques and Clinical Application, Innovate and impact in life and health sciences, Enhancing Sports Therapy Practice, Clinical Placement, and Application of Research.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: A-level in either PE, Human Biology, Biology; or a BTEC in Sport or a Sport-related area such as Health, that includes Anatomy and physiology units. GCSE (C/4) in English and Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 61%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 65%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Principles of Sports Research
- Acute Injury First Aid and Soft Tissue Therapy
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Professional Skills
- Peripheral Clinical Assessment
- Exercise Physiology and Prescription for Diverse Populations
- Spinal Assessment and Supporting the Injured Athlete
- Research Methods for the Life Scientist
- Rehabilitation
- Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques and Clinical Application
- Innovate and impact in life and health sciences
- Enhancing Sports Therapy Practice
- Clinical Placement
- Application of Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Therapy at University of Roehampton?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Therapy at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sports Therapy at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy at University of Roehampton?
61% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.