BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation, a health sciences degree centred on the prevention, assessment, and clinical treatment of sports injuries. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course includes an optional placement year and an optional foundation year, with final-year students required to complete clinical placement hours. The first year covers the foundations through Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sport and Injury Biomechanics, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, and Sports Massage. The second year progresses to Research Methods for Sport and Exercise, Injury Biomechanics & Corrective Principles, Manual Therapy, and Sports Trauma Management. The final year includes advanced study through Independent Study for Sport and Exercise, Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment: Spinal, Sports Conditioning, and Clinical Placement.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 120 A level: BBB (At least a Grade B at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology.) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 53%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport and Injury Biomechanics
- Introduction to Therapeutic Principles
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Sports Massage
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
- Injury Biomechanics & Corrective Principles
- Manual Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Assessment: Peripheral
- Sports Specific Rehabilitation
- Sports Trauma Management
- Independent Study for Sport and Exercise
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment: Spinal
- Sports Conditioning
- Clinical Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Does BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at University of Derby?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.