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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
|
Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,260
(c. USD20,389.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Graduate Sports Therapist specializes in musculoskeletal care within athletic and fitness settings. Located at The USW Sport Park, this program is designed for students passionate about managing sports-related injuries, providing training in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and injury prevention for the musculoskeletal system. This accredited program grants graduates full professional membership in the Society of Sports Therapists after completion. Alongside the BSc (Hons) degree, participants gain hands-on experience by working with athletes and teams at USW and through external placements. The curriculum also includes vocational certifications like Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Career opportunities for Graduate Sports Therapists include roles with professional/semi-professional/international sports teams, private practices/clinics, NHS positions such as Physiotherapy Assistant or Health Trainer, Rehabilitation Assistant, and teaching. The program also equips graduates for advanced studies, including Master's or PhD programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Typical A-Level Offer
BBC to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Public Services or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Public Services or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
Additional Requirements
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
BBC to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Public Services or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Public Services or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
Additional Requirements
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
Tuition
GBP
15,260