BSc Sports Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy, a sports therapy degree focused on injury assessment, rehabilitation, and clinical treatment of athletes. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The course includes an optional foundation year and incorporates practical clinical experience through placements with sports clubs. The first year covers foundational knowledge through Lower Limb Anatomy and Clinical Assessment, Upper Limb Anatomy and Clinical Assessment, Physiology and Exercise Therapy, and Sports Therapy: Theory and Practice. The second year progresses to assessment and pathology treatment via modules such as Lower Limb Assessment and Treatment of Pathology, Upper Limb Assessment and Treatment of Pathology, Screening Techniques and Inquiry for Sports Therapists, and Applied Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Research Planning. The final year involves advanced practice and independent study through Acute Management of the Injured Athlete, Complete Management of the Injured Athlete, Applied Strength and Conditioning and Functional Rehabilitation, and a substantial Research Project.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 preferably in Biology or PE or Science BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M preferably in Biology or PE or Science If no previous Biology/PE/Science, applicants are asked to complete A 500 word written piece on anatomy and physiology on the topic of your choice. IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 23%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 24%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sports Therapy: Theory and Practice
- Lower Limb Anatomy and Clinical Assessment
- Physiology and Exercise Therapy
- Upper Limb Anatomy and Clinical Assessment
- Screening Techniques and Inquiry for Sports Therapists
- Lower Limb Assessment and Treatment of Pathology
- Applied Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Research Planning
- Upper Limb Assessment and Treatment of Pathology
- Applied Strength and Conditioning and Functional Rehabilitation
- Acute Management of the Injured Athlete
- Complete Management of the Injured Athlete
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Lancashire do next?
91% 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 Lancashire?
98% 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 Lancashire?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Therapy at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy at University of Lancashire?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 23% left higher education.