BSc Sports Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy, a sport and exercise sciences degree focused on musculoskeletal injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This accredited course is designed in alignment with the Society of Sports Therapists. The first year covers foundational principles through Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy, and Fundamentals of Clinical Assessment. The second year progresses to injury management and investigation via Injury Management and Therapeutic Modalities, Applied Clinical Skills, and Research Design & Analysis. The final year involves advanced practice and independent study through Professional Practice in Sports Therapy, Neurology, Spinal and Tissue Dynamics, and a Dissertation. Optional modules in the final year include Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation, Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise, and Sport Psychology for Performance and Wellbeing.
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Entry requirements
120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BBB BTEC DDM T-level Merit Here’s an example of how 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 45%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Fundamentals of Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Fundamentals of Clinical Assessment
- Fundamentals of Sports and Exercise Massage
- Foundational Movements and Fitness Testing
- Injury Management and Therapeutic Modalities
- Applied Clinical Skills
- Applied Functional Rehabilitation
- Research Design & Analysis
- Physiological Responses to Sport and Exercise
- Applied Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Contexts
- Professional Practice in Sports Therapy
- Neurology, Spinal and Tissue Dynamics
- Clinical Populations and Enterprise
- Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Dissertation
- Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
- Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise
- Sport Psychology for Performance and Wellbeing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,500. 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 University of Gloucestershire do next?
100% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
94% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Therapy at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy at University of Gloucestershire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.