BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at University of Lancashire. You'll cover core theory alongside applied practice, research methods, specialist options and a final independent project, grounded in professional standards.
Learn the specialist skills and knowledge to manage an injured athlete From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Sport and exercise sciences graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (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.
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)
Stronger evidence Published sample: 4,405. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 58% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
This module will prepare you for the role of a sports therapist. You'll understand the healing and repair process for muscle, ligament, tendon and bone. You'll learn how to assess and manage acute injuries. This includes subjective examination, sports massage and soft tissue therapy techniques. You'll also learn about emergency care and injury prevention. You'll put these skills to practice through internal and external placements.
Learn about osteology, arthrology, myology and neurology of the lower limb joints. You'll learn how to carry out an examination and assessment of the lower limb joints. You'll develop the professional skills for safe and effective care, including informed consent, duty of care, manual handling and more.
Learn about the short and long term effects of exercise on physiological systems. You'll understand the kinesiological principles to prescribe, progress and regress exercise. This includes both land and water environments. You'll also learn about laboratory and field-based testing for components of fitness, health and sports performance.
Learn about the osteology, arthrology, myology and neurology of the spine and upper limb joints. You'll also learn how to carry out a basic musculoskeletal examination of the spine and upper limb joints. Develop professional skills for safe and effective care, including informed consent, duty of care, manual handling and more.
Learn how to monitor athletes to minimise injury risks in sport, health and exercise. You'll implement appropriate screening, monitoring and training methods. You'll also understand and evaluate clinical research, evidence-based practice and research methods. This includes selecting relevant data analysis techniques to answer research questions.
Understand the theory underpinning sports therapy and develop the skills to manage a sports injury. You'll be able to examine, assess and apply therapeutic techniques to the lumbar spine and peripheral lower limb joints. You'll also understand common epidemiological and aetiological factors contributing to injury. Continue to develop your professional skills for safe and effective care. Apply your learning through internal and external placements.
Develop your knowledge of the principles and stages of rehabilitation. You'll learn how to plan, implement and evaluate effective rehabilitation programmes. This includes return to play criteria and progression markers. You'll also develop a research proposal for future research.
You'll learn how to examine, assess and apply therapeutic techniques to the cervical spine and peripheral upper limb joints. You'll have the opportunity to apply this through experiential learning in clinical and sporting environments within internal and external placements. Develop professional skills including reflective practice, evidenced-based reasoning and clinical documentation.
Explore the theories underpinning various training methodologies, including periodisation. You'll apply the principles of strength and conditioning to sport-specific training programmes. You'll also understand the principles of functional rehabilitation and learn how to monitor progress.
You will develop the knowledge and skills required to recognise and manage traumatic injuries safely, including patient assessment, life support, airway management, haemorrhage control, and spinal immobilisation. The module also focuses on effective communication and the safe transfer of care to healthcare professionals. You will design and critically evaluate Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) relevant to trauma and emergency contexts, while further enhancing professional competence through experien
Develop your ability to provide holistic care for injured athletes. You'll critically evaluate approaches to the treatment of injury in contemporary literature. This includes physiological, psychological, nutritional, biomechanical and pathological influences on injury. You'll continue to develop your professional skills through experiential learning, internal and external placements. You will also enhance your employability through portfolio development, reflection on professional competencies,
Pursue an in-depth study on a topic of your choice, which is related to your degree. You'll carry out your own primary data collection and review relevant literature. This will demonstrate your academic skills and understanding. You'll present your findings in a research dissertation.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
You'll thrive if you're interested in injury prevention and rehabilitation, enjoy working directly with athletes, and want to blend scientific knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. The course suits people who are methodical problem-solvers, comfortable with both anatomy and practical assessment, and motivated by the prospect of returning people to sport. You should be prepared for a mix of lectures, laboratory work and supervised practice placements.
Across Sport & Exercise Science courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Starting salaries typically fall between £22,000 and £30,000; after five years, graduates earn between £23,375 and £33,000. Around 62% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Careers span professional sports teams, private practice, NHS physiotherapy services, corporate wellness and higher education.
University of Lancashire, a university founded in 1828, offers this 3-year full-time BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course at its Main Campus. Teaching is in English. The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree will be nationally recognised. The university received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
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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)
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| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 87% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
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What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,000 – £30,000 | 4405 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £17,000 – £24,000 | 405 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £20,500 – £30,500 | 425 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,405. Cohort 2021-22.
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.
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15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,405. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
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.
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
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: 70; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping 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.
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
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 & WorcestershireThe essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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.
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.9 out of 10: NSS 89.1% · in work or study 90% · continued 58%.
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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International tuition is £18,750 / 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.
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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.
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 University of Lancashire and gov.uk before you apply.
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