Sports Therapy (BSc Hons)

Designed for students seeking a career in sports therapy and rehabilitation, this BSc (Hons) programme at the University of Gloucestershire develops skills in injury assessment, treatment, and patient care. The curriculum combines theoretical study with patient-centred practical work, and students gain exposure to a wide range of clinical environments including NHS placements, private sports injury clinics, and professional sports clubs. Placement partners have included Gloucester Rugby, Cheltenham Town FC, and several other professional teams. The Society of Sports Therapists requires students to complete up to 250 hours of supervised practice.

The degree is delivered full-time over three years on the Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester, blending classroom teaching with hands-on sessions in clinical skills suites, sports arenas, and the university's on-campus Sports Injury Clinics. The programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, enabling graduates to meet the standards required for professional practice. It is taught by a team with experience across industry and research, and scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025.