BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, ensuring your qualification meets professional standards.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Biological and sport sciences graduates from this provider, 91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 59% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 91% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 83% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Critical Enquiry and Academic Skills for Sports TherapyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides you with the necessary foundation skills to study at degree level and will include an introduction to the research and study skills required to investigate issues within the domain of sports therapy. Specifically, the module is designed to help you develop essential intellectual and study skills in order to search for published literature, write scientifically and employ clinical reasoning in the analysis and interpretation of published work. An initiation to statistics theory, statisti
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Introduction to Anatomy and PhysiologyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of physiology and anatomy and their relative function in sports therapy. The module equips you with a knowledge of both the structure and function of various physiological systems and the gross anatomy of the human structure. The exploration of these theoretical concepts will be supplemented by additional laboratory sessions which will help develop relevant laboratory-based competencies in line with the professional standards required of a sport t
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Introduction to Exercise TherapyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides you with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of implementing exercise, games and activities for a healthy population. The environment used will be a mixture of gymnasium, pool and outdoor practical spaces providing you with a wide range of practice-based settings in which you will begin to develop your exercise as rehabilitation skills. The key areas of focus for the module will be initial personal characteristics in terms of voice, manner, enthusiasm and reaction to sit
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Introduction to KinesiologyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Helps you to understand the physical and mechanical principles that determine movement and interaction with objects during exercise and sports performance. The module will introduce you to key concepts such as force, mass, speed, velocity, acceleration and momentum. You will explore how these concepts enable us to describe and understand movement and musculoskeletal injury. You will gain hands-on experience in video analysis and force plate analysis for the evaluation of technique and the measur
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Sports Therapy 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Represents the first stage of training in becoming a sports therapist and is designed to provide you with an introduction to the role of a sports therapist in assisting injury prevention. You will discover how to competently administer first aid in a sporting context; identify causes and specific types of tissue injury and gain an understanding of the healing processes involved, identify indications, cautions and contraindications of sports massage treatments; and achieve competency in the appli
Assessment: 70% Practical 30% Coursework
- Sports Therapy 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Is designed to provide you with an introduction to the role of a sports therapist in helping to prevent injury. You will discover how to identify causes and specific types of tissue injury, the healing processes involved and possible recovery complications. You will also learn how to conduct a competent basic assessment of a sports person in a clinical/practical setting and plan treatment programmes appropriate to specific stages of pathology and tissue healing. A key feature of the module will
Assessment: 100% Practical
Year 2 6 modules
- Anatomy and PhysiologyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Equips you with a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology and its relation to sports therapy. The module provides an enhanced understanding of the application of anatomy and physiology in relation to the sport therapist and their work with elite and recreational athletes. You will conduct competent examinations and assessments of peripheral and spinal regions of the body, analyse the physiological demands of sport specific performance and identify factors that limit performance, and learn
Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework
- KinesiologyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your knowledge and understanding of kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement, in order to link and apply movement principles to the injured athlete. You will discover and apply theories as to why athletes move in a certain way in sports performance and build your understanding of how technique can be adjusted to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. The module will further your knowledge and understanding of the basic anatomical structures and theories rela
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Manual Therapy 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces you to the concepts of manual therapy and will involve the development of your skills in both soft tissue and peripheral joint mobilisation. The module provides you with the skills to examine, select and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions in a safe and effective manner in the treatment of injury. The practical skills-based sessions within this module are used to reinforce the theoretical principles and clinical evidence base introduced in lectures which have been used to info
Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework
- Research MethodsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides the opportunity to develop the research skills necessary for producing a dissertation, progressing to postgraduate study, and preparing for many jobs in the sport and physical activity sector. You will develop skills in critically evaluating scientific literature, developing research questions, planning and designing meaningful and valid qualitative and quantitative research, and analysing data. Research ethics for human participants are also covered.
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Exam
- Sport and Exercise RehabilitationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces the concepts of injury and rehabilitation management supported by evidence based practice strategies adopted by healthcare professionals. Clinical reasoning will form the ethos of planning and putting together any preventative or treatment strategy. You will develop skills which enable you to plan progressive rehabilitation programmes across a range of sports and identify an athlete's readiness to return to play/physical activity, as well as the need to regress a rehabilitation progra
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Practical
- Sports Therapy Clinical PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides an opportunity to draw together key aspects of clinical practice to achieve a synthesis of learning. The module will enable you to apply the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation skills in order to manage a range of sports injuries.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 3 5 modules
- Advanced Clinical PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enables you to draw together key aspects of clinical practice and applied and advanced clinical practice in order to achieve a synthesis of learning. The aim is to provide a practical context in which to apply and evaluate theoretical concepts. You will critically apply the skills of assessment, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation techniques to clients with a range of sports related injuries. You will also critically reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the role of a
Assessment: 70% Practical 30% Coursework
- DissertationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
Allows you to engage in an in-depth independent research project, specialising your focus on a relevant area of interest.
Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practical
- Functional RehabilitationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your knowledge and understanding of the concepts of injury and rehabilitation management, with a specific focus on functional approaches, supported by the evidence-based practice strategies adopted by healthcare professionals. The module will look at the relationship of physiological rehabilitation and how this is aligned to the more specific physical rehabilitation modes, highlighting the importance of position and sport-specific rehabilitation concepts and the role of the sports thera
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Practical
- Manual Therapy 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Is designed to enhance your manual therapy techniques and assessment skills and enable you to apply manual therapy skills to sports related vertebral problems. You will discover how to examine and assess the joints of the vertebral column and identify the relevance of signs and symptoms encountered, plan and apply appropriate evidence-based manual therapy techniques to the vertebral column in a safe and effective manner, and advise clients on safe and effective preventative and self-treatment me
Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework
- Strength and Conditioning for Sports TherapyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Furthers your understanding and application of the study of sports therapy, with an applied focus on current initiatives in strength and conditioning. Issues in strength and conditioning will be considered with reference to performance enhancement, rehabilitation and injury prevention. You will develop a specific, distinctive appreciation of strength and conditioning issues across a range of sports, in each case considering the hierarchical needs of the various parameters of conditioning in orde
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the science and practice of treating sports injuries and optimising athletic performance. Year 1 typically covers foundational anatomy, exercise physiology, and sport psychology, alongside practical coaching skills. Year 2 moves to biomechanics, training physiology, and research methods, how to assess athletes and design evidence-based programmes. In Year 3, you'll pursue specialist options such as strength & conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, sport psychology, coaching, or PE teaching routes, combined with an applied placement working with teams or clients, and a final independent research project. The course emphasises both scientific understanding and hands-on application throughout.
Who it's for
This course suits those with a strong interest in sports therapy and rehabilitation. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications, with a typical UCAS tariff of 160–175 points among recent entrants. You'll study in English and engage with both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing you for professional practice in the field. The course structure includes opportunities to specialise and conduct independent research, making it suitable for students keen to develop both breadth and depth in sports therapy.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Sport & Exercise Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the sector show starting salaries of £22,000–£30,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years, according to national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc with Honours) taught in English at Edge Hill University, a public university based in Ormskirk. The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, ensuring qualification meets professional standards. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your qualification is nationally recognised. Edge Hill holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
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- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 98% |
| a previous degree | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code CB63). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £21,000 – £28,000 | 85 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £16,500 – £25,000 | 490 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £21,000 – £31,000 | 510 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 18% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Sports and fitness occupationsSOC 2020 343 · 13% of published destinations · ASHE median £13,819
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 530; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 92.9% · in work or study 91% · continued 83%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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