BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy is an undergraduate degree within the Sport and Exercise Science subject area. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. This degree is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and offers optional pathways including a foundation year and a placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Human Anatomy and Movement, Soft Tissue Intervention and Clinical Pathophysiology, Assessment and Management of the Lower Limb, and Fundamentals of Exercise Delivery. The second year progresses to Assessment and Management of the Upper Limb, Principles of Sports Rehabilitation and Treatment, Assessment and Management of the Spine, and Applied Sport Rehabilitation. The third year focuses on advanced practice with modules such as Advanced Testing and Training, Sports Trauma Management, Applied Clinical Practice, and Practice-based Research and Professional Development.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum two completed A-levels with science A-Levels preferred, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE Maths and English language at grade C or above. All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 15%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Movement
- Soft Tissue Intervention and Clinical Pathophysiology
- Assessment and Management of the Lower Limb
- Fundamentals of Exercise Delivery
- Assessment and Management of the Upper Limb
- Principles of Sports Rehabilitation and Treatment
- Assessment and Management of the Spine
- Applied Sport Rehabilitation
- Advanced Testing and Training
- Sports Trauma Management
- Applied Clinical Practice
- Practice-based Research and Professional Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at Solent University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.