Wrexham Glyndwr University
Sports Injury Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Sports Injury Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Wrexham Glyndwr University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £19500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24500 £16000 - £23000 £18500 - £27500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Wrexham Glyndwr University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22617 £20597 £24649
25-75 percentile range £19224 - £26066 £16004 - £25303 £19141 - £30934
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Business and Management courses in the UK

Course Description

Why choose this course?

This Sports Injury Rehabilitation degree will prepare you for the integrated sports and injury rehabilitation field and more focused environments such as sports teams and health promotion. You'll focus on the wider variables and impact of sports injuries and the importance of having a person-centred approach to care/treatment modalities.

You will:

  • Explore the physiological, psychological, cultural and social factors that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals.
  • Consideration of the importance of motivational interviewing/communication.
  • Develop skills in workload management and professionalism to optimise client care.
  • Be able to practice safely, competently and confidently to ensure they meet the exacting standards of becoming a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator (BASRaT).
  • Be adaptable and responsive to the changing climate of sports rehabilitation.
  • Consider the wider holistic elements of health and wellbeing and how they affect recovery from injury.
  • Demonstrate and apply wider understanding/theoretical principles affecting sports rehabilitation. *Study a course that is part of a subject area rated 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Key course features:

  • Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT)
  • Discover the skills required by a practitioner working within the areas of health and fitness on this inspiring course.
  • The course places emphasis on gaining practical experience. It draws on existing and exciting partnerships with professional sports personnel, health partner organisations and appropriate professional bodies.
  • Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.
  • You’ll develop a clinical approach to therapeutic methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The course considers injury and rehabilitation; from Injury prevention to rehabilitation.
  • Placements feature in each year of study, with a minimum of 50 hours (observational) in year 1, 150 hours in year 2 and 200 hours in year 3. *This course is part of a subject area rated 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) for the purpose of bestowing the title of Graduate Sport Rehabilitator (GSR) and entering onto the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) in Health and Social Care Accredited Voluntary Register.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Wrexham Glyndwr University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sports Injury Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University

20% Finance Professionals
20% Sales occupations
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

**Teaching & Assessment** The assessment types encompass the skills required for a Sports Injury Rehabilitation graduate include: **Written assignments ** **Practical examination** **Critical reflection** **Presentations** **Laboratory reports** **OSCE (an observed structured clinical examination)** **Clinical Placements** **Teaching and learning** Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports Injury Rehabilitation, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Injury Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #7 
    • #85 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 7 university rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University

About Wrexham Glyndwr University

Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.

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