BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Research Methods. The programme includes a foundation year and requires 400 hours of supervised clinical practice for British Association of Sports Rehabilitators (BASRaT) registration. A year-long industry placement takes place in sports rehabilitation settings.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications will also be considered. DBS requirements A current satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Where you do not already have this you can apply for this check through the University. For more information please see CCCU DBS requirements . It is a condition of registration on any course requiring a satisfactory check from DBS that the student maintains good standing in relation to their behaviour and, where required, subscribes to the criminal record status check service. It is also a condition of registration that prospective students undertake an Occupation Health screen to ensure that they are fit to practice. This online health screen establishes your vaccination status and boosters may be offered if needed in readiness for any NHS placements. Further information about the Occupational Health Screen can be found on our website.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 16%
- South East: 71%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Practical Studies in Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- The Big Picture
- Student Success Modules
- Soft Tissue Practice
- Lower Limb Anatomy, Biomechanics and MSK Injuries
- Upper Limb Anatomy, Biomechanics and MSK Injuries
- Clinical Skills and Exercise Physiology
- Professional Practice 1 - Sports Rehabilitation
- Student Success Modules
- Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of Peripheral Joint
- Examination, Assessment and Treatment of Peripheral Joints
- Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
- Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of the Spine
- Examination, Assessment and Treatment of the Spine
- Professional Practice 2 - Sports Rehabilitation
- Clinical Practice and Project (Part 1)
- Sports Trauma Management
- Clinical Practice and Project (Part 2)
- Exercise Prescription for Public Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Practice 3 - Sports Rehabilitation and Industry Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. 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 Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.