BSc Sports Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is an undergraduate degree focused on injury prevention, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation in sporting and clinical contexts. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a minimum of 250 hours of professional placement in the final year and leads to eligibility for graduate membership of the Society of Sports Therapists. The first year covers human anatomy, introductory clinical examinations, soft tissue injury management, and scientific exercise principles through compulsory modules such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Clinical Examination & Assessment, Introduction to Sports Therapy Interventions, and The Principles of Scientific Exercise. The second year advances into musculoskeletal conditions, therapeutic interventions, and quantitative research data via compulsory modules including Examination & Assessment for Musculoskeletal Conditions, Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Interventions, Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation, and Data and Communication for Sports Therapists. The final year focuses on advanced practice, late-stage rehabilitation, and independent research through compulsory modules like Dissertation, Advanced Sports Therapy Practice, Late-Stage Rehabilitation & Performance Testing, and Professional Placement.
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Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable, including physical education and sport science. BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. International Baccalaureate: 120-128 UCAS tariff points. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science. T-Level - in Health, Healthcare Science or Science We accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSEs are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If students hold another qualification, they can contact the university who will advise further. Prospective students should consult the latest prospec
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 20%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Clinical Examination & Assessment
- Introduction to Sports Therapy Interventions
- The Principles of Scientific Exercise
- Examination & Assessment for Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Interventions
- Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation
- Data and Communication for Sports Therapists
- Dissertation
- Advanced Sports Therapy Practice
- Late-Stage Rehabilitation & Performance Testing
- Professional Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Therapy at University of Winchester do next?
80% 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 Winchester?
78% 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 Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Therapy at University of Winchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Therapy at University of Winchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.