BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Qualifying as a sports therapist enables you to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries - to empower people of all athletic levels to achieve optimal potential and performance. Placement experience throughout the course means you will gain relevant experience in real sports therapy settings from observation of clinicians to managing a caseload This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists meaning that on successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them We have strong links with sports injury clinics, sports clubs and some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities. Within 15 months of completing the course, 85% of graduates are in employment or further study. Blending theoretical and practical elements – you'll learn how to assess and manage sports injuries, and provide specialist advice and treatments like sport and remedial massage and musculoskeletal interventions Get involved in our variety of sporting clubs and teams at BU Lecturers are from a broad range of sporting and sports therapy backgrounds which is fed back into our teaching.

This course requires 120–136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. Required subjects A-level: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Science BTEC Nationals: Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher), Health & Social Care: Health Studies Pathway (Extended Diploma), Sport and Outdoor Activities (Extended Diploma), Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Extended Diploma), Sporting Excellence and Performance (Extended Diploma), Sports Coaching and Development (Extended Diploma), Sports Science and Therapy (Extended Certificate or higher), Applied Science (Biomedical Science/Medical Science) (Extended Diploma - with anatomy, biology, or physiology units). Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport and Physical Activity (Extended Diploma) Excluded subjects General Studies (unless accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent in appropriate subjects) A-level and AS levels 120–136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. AS levels are accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. International Baccalaureate Certificates 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) 31-33 points including grade H5 in a required subject. Scottish Highers 120–136 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including 40 points in a required subject. Scottish Advanced Highers 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare or Science. IELTS - Overall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component TOEFL iBT - Overall 79