Overview

The Sports Therapy (Hons) at the University of Worcester provides students with the professional skills required to protect, diagnose, and treat athletes across various sporting levels. This accredited programme ensures that graduates are fully prepared to enter the healthcare and sports industry as competent therapists.

Why Sports Therapy (Hons) at the University of Worcester?

Students benefit from exceptional facilities, including the BASES accredited human performance labs and the specialist University Arena, designed specifically for wheelchair athletes. The university is recognised for graduate success, being shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards. You will gain extensive real-world experience through 200 hours of clinical placements with prestigious partners such as Gloucester Rugby and Valencia Basketball Club.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 17200 per year
National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is fully accredited by the Society of Sport Therapists, ensuring all modules meet professional registration standards. Modules may include:

Functional Anatomy
Clinical Assessment and Soft Tissue Therapy
Exercise Physiology and Training
Study Skills for Sports Therapists
Early and Immediate Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Advances and Developments in Sports Therapy
Sports Rehabilitation

Careers with Sports Therapy (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles within professional sports clubs, private practice, or the NHS. Many alumni have secured positions with elite organisations, including West Bromwich Albion, Bristol City FC, and the Seattle Seawolves. The programme also prepares students for roles in event medicine, with previous graduates working at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Diamond League Athletics. Additionally, the degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in sports medicine or teaching through a PGCE.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Anatomy

Sports Massage, Examination and Assessment

Study Skills for Sports Therapists

First Aid and Thermotherapies

The Exercising Human for Sports Therapists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points to include an A2 in either PE or Human Biology; or a BTEC in Sport or a Sports Related area such as Health that include Anatomy and Physiology units.

Access to Higher Education Diploma accepted - please contact us for further details.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as CRB, is required for this course. Successful candidates will also be required to complete a medical questionnaire.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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