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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Sports Therapy

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Therapy course at University of Hertfordshire.

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A level

B,B,C

To include grade C in A Level Biology or other relevant life science (acceptable A levels: biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, applied science, physical education, sports studies, sports science or psychology)

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Sports Therapy or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationB
PsychologyC
BiologyD
GeographyC
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: CB63

Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Sports Therapy course.

The degree in Sports Therapy is an ideal course for those who wish to train in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries. We offer a sandwich year enabling you to go on a full year placement to gain invaluable clinical experience with professional sports teams, either within the UK or overseas. Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Society of Sports Therapists. Additional opportunities include visits to observe human dissections, massaging at events such as the London Marathon, and presenting research at national conferences.

Source: University of Hertfordshire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Sports Therapy at University of Hertfordshire.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Sports, Health and Excercise

Location

Main Site | Hatfield

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Sport and exercise sciences

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year

University of Hertfordshire student reviews

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Based on 101 reviews from University of Hertfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.

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I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.

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The architecture department have dedicated members to support professional and personal development

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Great support, and access to everything you could need.

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Facilities

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire

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 University of Hertfordshire students who took the Sports Therapy course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

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?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

90%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

low

How well organised is your course?

77%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

75%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Sports Therapy or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time89%Part-time11%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male59%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students245
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Sports Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Graduate statistics

73%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Therapy professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

13%

Sports and fitness occupations

7%

Teaching Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Sports Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Earnings

£20.4k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£31k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sports Therapy.

Source: LEO

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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