Course Summary

**Why study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at BU?** - Placement experience throughout the course means you will gain relevant experience in real sports therapy settings from observation of clinicians to managing a caseload - This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists meaning that on successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them - We have strong links with sports injury clinics, sports clubs and some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities - Blending theoretical and practical elements – you'll learn how to assess and manage sports injuries, and provide specialist advice and treatments like sport and remedial massage and musculoskeletal interventions - Lecturers are from a broad range of sporting and sports therapy backgrounds which is fed back into our teaching, and 100% of our students said our sports therapy staff were good at making the subject interesting in the latest National Student Survey (NSS) - Get involved in our variety of sporting clubs and teams at BU. This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists who will provide insurance for 250 hours of practice. On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them.

Course Details - Modules

First year core units include; Foundations of Sports Therapy, Athlete Welfare, Exercise Prescription in Sports Therapy, Assessment of Sports Injuries 1 plus Beginning Research.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

The Society of Sports Therapists

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 846W

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject. Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science , Other sport-related subject.

128 - 144 tariff points from Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject.

128 - 144 tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

32 - 34 points including grade H5 in a required subject

128 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

128 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 40 points in a required subject.

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15250.0 Year 1
International 15250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Provider information

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB

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