BSc Sport Rehabilitation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, covering the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries from sport and physical activity. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme holds accreditation from the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), with graduates eligible for professional membership. It includes a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical placement and a final-year applied research project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, maths and science. Equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 UCAS points - this must include a grade B in at least one science subject (Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Guman Biology, Sports Science, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Dance or Psychology). General Studies is not accepted. A level: 120 UCAS points - this must include a grade B in at least one science subject (Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Guman Biology, Sports Science, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Dance or Psychology). General Studies is not accepted. BTEC: DDM in one of the following subjects: Science Sports Science Health and Social Care T level: Merit in 'Science'. Irish Leaving Certificate: UCAS Tariff points to include English, Maths and Science. IB: 29 points to include biology. Open University: Open University offers are made on an individual basis. European Baccalaureate: Pass of 65% to include Biology. Access to HE: A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 23%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Human Form and Function
- Foundation Therapy Skills
- Foundation Exercise and Conditioning
- Applied Human Form and Function
- Intermediate Therapy Skills
- Applied Exercise and Conditioning
- Professional Practice 1
- Applied Therapy and Rehabilitation Skills
- Advanced Exercise and Conditioning
- Evidenced-based Practice in Sport Rehabilitation
- Professional Practice 2
- Advanced Therapy Skills
- Applied Research in Sport Rehabilitation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Rehabilitation at University of Salford?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.