Course Overview

If you are interested in a career that involves working with people in the sports industry, in the maintenance or improvement of their sporting performance, then BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is the course for you.

There is a growing range of employment opportunities for people who want to work in sports therapy. There is also increasing appreciation that people who are involved in sports – whether at professional, amateur, or recreational level – need appropriate and specific support to avoid injury, treat injury, and plan and provide appropriate post-injury rehabilitation.

This course combines both the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an accomplished sports therapist. You will be taught by our expert team of sports therapy and rehabilitation professionals and have access to excellent on-campus sports facilities. In addition, work placement opportunities will enable you to relate your acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life practices.

General Eligibility

• Entry to year one, HNC, is 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above plus a core skills profile at SCQF level 5 with communication at SCQF level 6, or equivalent OR

• 2 A levels at grade D or above plus relevant GCSE equivalent core skills

• Alternatively, National Qualification at SCQF level 6, S/NVQ level 3, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject area, eg health or sport

• Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis

• This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to achieve target qualification successfully, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section