Sports Therapy
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - 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.
Why study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at BU?
• 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 full membership with them
• Blending theoretical and practical elements – you'll learn how to assess and manage sports i...
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.
Why study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at BU?
• 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 full membership with them
• 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
• Our purpose-built facility, the Rehabilitation Suite, has a large number of couches available, with a plethora of equipment, and plenty of space for other activities.
• Lecturers are from a broad range of sporting and sports therapy backgrounds which is fed back into our teaching.
• Placement experience throughout the course means you will gain relevant experience in real sports therapy settings from observation of clinicians to managing a caseload
• 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.
This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists who will provide insurance for 250 hours of practice. On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them.
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Looking for a uni that’s a bit different? There’s no place like BU. With seven miles of sandy beach, stunning countryside and a buzzing town, you’ll find opportunity in every direction.
At BU, your degree isn’t just about studying – it’s about your future. A BU degree opens doors: to exciting careers, new experiences, and the confidence to go further. Every course is built with employability in mind, so you graduate ready for what’s next.
From high-tech TV studios and genetic labs to sports rehab suites and clinical simulation facilities, you’ll learn using the same equipment as industry pros. Plus, you could even study abroad in places like Australia, France or South Africa.
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Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
846W
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
136
120 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science , Other sport-related subject.
Scottish Higher
120
136
120–136 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including 40 points in a required subject from another qualification (a Scottish Higher cannot meet the 40 point subject requirement).
Access to HE Diploma
120
136
120 - 136 tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
120
136
31 - 33 points including grade H5 in a required subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
120
136
120 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
120
136
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
120
136
120 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
120
136
120 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 40 points in a required subject.
Extended Project
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
A level
120
136
120 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
120
136
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare Science or Science
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
120
136
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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