BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Bachelor's degree at UHI
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at UHI. The course, established in 2011, leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. You'll study core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Perth. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 3 6 modules
- Manual therapy 1Core
- Pathology, clinical reasoning and reflectionCore
- Research methods (sport)Core
- Sports nutrition and dietary considerationsCore
- Strength and conditioningCore
- The professional practitioner - ethics, policy and practiceCore
Year 4 4 modules
- Advanced sports rehabilitationCore
- DissertationCore
- Manual therapy 2Core
- Neurorehabilitation in sports therapyCore
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
This course grounds you in the science of movement and performance. You'll usually begin with anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside practical coaching work. Year 2 typically progresses to biomechanics, training physiology and research methods, building the tools to analyse technique and design athlete programmes. In your final year, you'll choose specialist pathways such as strength & conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes, combine applied placement experience with teams or clients, and complete an independent research project. The curriculum moves from foundational science through applied assessment and programme design toward specialisation and independent inquiry.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible, part-time study in sports therapy and rehabilitation. It's designed for students who want to combine academic learning with practical application whilst balancing other commitments. You'll need to meet the university's entry requirements; check their admissions pages for details.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is delivered part-time at UHI Perth, a campus of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Teaching is in English. The University of the Highlands and Islands is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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. 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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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.
- 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
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
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 & WorcestershireWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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