Bachelor of Science - BSc
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport Rehabilitation course at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College).
Select a qualification to see required grades
B,B,B
BBB or above to include one of; Biology/Human Biology/Physical Education. General Studies will not be considered.
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £16,560 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,560 per year (provisional) |
UCAS code: C630
Here's what Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) says about its Sport Rehabilitation course.
Become qualified in the field of sport rehabilitation. The BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation is a vocational, hands on course that offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and expertise in preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating sports and physical activity-related injuries. Graduate Sport Rehabilitators are trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries expertise that is essential across all sports, and all levels from amateur to elite.
Why Study Sport Rehabilitation? If you have a love of sport and/- or want to work in sport. If you’ve been affected by sports injuries - If you want to learn more about the field of rehabilitation in a sports environment. If you want to learn at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation, then this course could be for you.
Our innovative curriculum has been purpose built to integrate learning with our state-of-the-art facilities including onsite clinics, imaging services, treatment spaces and a pro-section laboratory. This coupled with our expertise in sport and exercise science, make AECC University College a fantastic environment for aspiring Sport and Exercise Rehabilitators to train and develop.
Career prospects Upon completion of this course you will be eligible to become a registered member of BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers). Sports rehabilitators work in areas such as professional sport, primary musculoskeletal care, military and corporate environments.
Successful completion of the undergraduate programme opens up the world of further postgraduate study such as Strength and Conditioning, Sport Sciences or research in the form of MRes/PhD study.
What makes this course unique?
A strong focus on sports and working in sports environment
Gain 400 + hours of clinical experience
Train and develop in our state of the art sport and performance injury clinic
Be at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation
What you will learn on the course Students on the course will get hands-on practical experience, learning from the expert staff who teach on the course. The course includes extensive practical and laboratory-based work to help develop your understanding of human anatomy, the biomechanics and physiology of the human body, and the pathology of injury and dysfunction.
How the course is taught The course utilises a range of contemporary approaches to assessing learning, whilst also seeking to develop key practitioner skills, specialist expertise, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Delivery modes include: seminars, workshops, practice sessions, manual therapy and practice labs, placement opportunities peer and expert observations, online learning and laboratory sessions.
Students on the course are required to complete a number of practical placement hours offering the opportunity to learn and develop in some fantastic applied practice environments. You main gain experience in our on-site clinical and sport performance centres.
Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition
We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.
At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.
Source: Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology
Location
Health Sciences University | Bournemouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
• Rehabilitation studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Year 1 Anatomy (20) Exercise Physiology (20) Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport (20) Motor Control and Biomechanics (20) Introduction to Research Methods (20) Prescribing Exercise 1 (20) Year 2 Research Methods (20) Clinical Exercise Physiology (20) Clinical Assessment Skills (20) Advanced Anatomy (20) Injury and Rehabilitation (20) Treatment Approaches in Sport Rehabilitation (20) Year 3 Dissertation (40) Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (20) Late-Stage Rehabilitation and Return to Sport (20) Consulting and Private Practise (20) Sport Rehabilitation Placement (0) Option modules (one of either) Advanced Exercise Prescription (20) Exercise Management and Long term conditions (20)
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) students who took the Sport Rehabilitation course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
58%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
50%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
49%
low
How well organised is your course?
36%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
75%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
79%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
88%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
65%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
82%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
77%
low
The Sport Rehabilitation course at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Physical Education | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Physical Education | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Facts and figures about Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) graduates who took Sport Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
96%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
90%
Therapy professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) graduates who took Sport Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.2k
First year after graduation
£41.2k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sport Rehabilitation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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