Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of South Wales
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
A Graduate Sports Therapist is a muscloskeletal clinician with expertise in the sports and exercise environment.
Aimed at students with an interest in working with sports and exercise injuries, this course will teach you to assess, diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and prevent injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
As an accredited degree, graduates are entitled to full professional membership of the Society of Sports Therapists. In addition to the BSc (Hons) degree, students can gain valuable experience working with individual athletes and sports teams at USW and with external placement providers.
At level 4 you will start your clinical studies with basic pitchside first aid, functional anatomy, introduction to clinical assessment, screening and soft tissue techniques. You will gain experience working with our university sports teams and through our popular sports massage clinic.
At level 5 you will be taught to assess and diagnose injuries to the spine and peripheral joints, use a number of treatment methods to reduce pain and improve range of movement and function, and finally, by the end of your second year you will be competent in early to intermediate stage rehabilitation. You will gain even more experience in our fully supervised sports injury clinic where you will apply all of your new skills under the watch of our experienced clinical staff.
In your final year, you will complete a dissertation in an area of your choice. You will also study a clinical placement module, late to predischarge rehabilitation and prevention module and sports trauma management.
All of your clinical modules are joined with our BASES endorsed sport and exercise science modules such as exercise physiology and biomechanics at each year of study.
As a member of the Society of Sports Therapists you are covered to work (after graduating) anywhere in the world with the exception of the USA and Canada (due to NATA licensing laws).
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of South Wales
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific 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.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales
About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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Sport and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | 130 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Sport Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sport Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Strength and Conditioning BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16700 | 135 | Winchester | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £20500 | 144 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Sports Therapy (including year abroad) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £20500 | 144 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 78% | 6% | 17% | £9250 | £14900 | 125 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 129 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
