BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Injury Rehabilitation is an undergraduate degree in sport and exercise science focusing on the assessment, treatment, and recovery of physical injuries. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete professional placements in each year, accumulating over 400 hours of practical experience, and undertake an independent dissertation in the final year. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Anatomy, physiology and human movement, Neuromusculoskeletal assessment, and Applied massage and soft tissue treatment. The second year builds clinical competence via Peripheral injury management, Rehabilitation and conditioning, and Neurological injury, assessment and management. The third year advances professional readiness through Clinical reasoning and complex patient management alongside Professional practice and employability. Throughout the course, learners engage with research training and supervised practice supported by observational and clinical placements.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. You must have 5 GCSEs including English/Welsh (First Language), Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above. In addition to the academic entry requirements, all applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must demonstrate English language proficiency (evidence of good command of written and spoken English to IELTS 6.0 is required). Evidence of recent relevant academic study if above has been gained more than 5 years prior to applicant commencement. Demonstration of insight into the Sports Rehabilitator role in a variety of settings. Occupational Health Clearance All applicants successful in being offered a place on the programme will be subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance due to the nature of clinical work and potential placements in an NHS/another healthcare setting. This also includes a requirement for relevant immunisations prior to securing a place. This is carried out between an occupational health provider through a service level agreement between the university and provider. It may be beneficial and is recommended that students hold a full UK driving licence and use of a car as this will maximise practice placement opportunities throughout the duration of the course. Before you are offered an unconditional place on this degree you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB) , so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
Modules
- Introduction to research skills
- Professional practice
- Anatomy, physiology and human movement
- Neuromusculoskeletal assessment
- Applied massage and soft tissue treatment
- Physical activity for health
- Level 4 Placement
- Academic discovery - building strong research ideas
- Applying principles of sport psychology
- Applied professional practice
- Peripheral injury management
- Rehabilitation and conditioning
- Neurological injury, assessment and management
- Level 5 Placement
- Independent discovery
- Professional practice and employability
- Clinical reasoning and complex patient management
- Level 6 Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Wrexham University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.