BSc Sports Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, focusing on sports therapy and rehabilitation. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. The programme is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and includes a guaranteed external placement. A 40-credit dissertation in the final year allows independent research in a chosen area.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 14%
- Therapy professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Caring personal services: 7%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 510 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 81%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Enquiry and Academic Skills for Sports Therapy
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Exercise Therapy
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Sports Therapy 1
- Sports Therapy 2
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Manual Therapy 1
- Research Methods
- Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
- Sports Therapy Clinical Practice
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Dissertation
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy 2
- Strength and Conditioning for Sports Therapy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University?
99% 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 at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Does BSc Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University 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 Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.