BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation with Foundation Year

All students studying on a Foundation course will take the following core units:

• Human Sciences I (20 credits)
• Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
• Human Sciences II (20 credits)
• Gateway Extended Project (20 credits).

Pathway Unit

Foundations in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation (20 credits)

Units

• Introduction to Research Methods
• Anatomy
• Exercise Physiology
• Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport
• Motor Learning and Biomechanics
• Prescribing Exercise

Units

• Research Methods
• Physiology of Sports Performance
• Advanced Anatomy
• Injury and Rehabilitation
• Clinical Assessment Skills
• Treatment Approaches in Sport Rehabilitation

Units

• Dissertation
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Late-Stage Rehabilitation and Return to Sport
• Exercise Management of Long-Term Conditions
• Sport Rehabilitation Placement
• Consulting and Private Practice OR Advanced Exercise Prescription

If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland:

You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. For mature or non-traditional applicants consideration will be given to individual circumstances.

Is there anything else that is required?

If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS) check. It’s standard for all UK students and we’ll be there to guide you through the process once you’ve applied.

• 64 UCAS Tariff points
• A-levels: DDE or higher. Your grades can be in any subject, though we don’t consider General Studies.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Merit
• Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 with a merit profile or above.
• International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 28 points or higher.
• Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: BBCCC or above from 5 Higher subjects.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level, with grades H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 or above.
• T Levels: Merit in any T-Level subject.

We welcome learners from non-traditional backgrounds and will consider individual circumstances where appropriate.

If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Get in touch with our Admissions team via email or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.

Is there anything else that is required?

For more information about our admissions policies and procedures, including our Admissions Complaints and Appeals Policy, please see our latest policies.

International Students

Due to high levels of demand we are not currently accepting new applications for September 2025 entry from applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

Applicants who do require a Student visa to study in the UK are welcome to apply for entry in September 2026

If your qualification is not listed here, please take a look at our international entry requirements page or get in touch with our admissions team on the form below. Please note, to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. For further information on English language requirements, please see the dedicated English language requirements page. More information on permission to study in the UK, can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.