Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
Why study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at BU?
- 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 full membership with them
- 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
- Our purpose-built rehabilitation suite, has a plethora of equipment, and students can also benefit from working in our BU Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, treating real patients.
- Lecturers are from a broad range of sporting and sports therapy backgrounds which is fed back into our teaching.
- Placement experience throughout the course means you will gain relevant experience in real sports therapy settings from observation of clinicians to managing a caseload
- 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.
Course accreditation
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 full membership with them.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement (both options require the completion of 200 hours supervised practice in your final year)
Accreditations:
The Society of Sports Therapists
Required subjects:
Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Science.
Entry requirements:
Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
International entry requirements:
For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.