What is special about this course?

If you are interested in a career that involves working with people in the sports industry, in the maintenance or improvement of their sporting performance, then BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is the course for you.

There are a growing range of employment opportunities for people who want to work in sports therapy. There is also increasing appreciation that people who are involved in sport – whether at professional, amateur or recreational level – need appropriate and specific support to avoid injury, treat injury and plan and provide appropriate post-injury rehabilitation.

This course combines both the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an accomplished sports therapist. You will be taught by our expert team of sports therapy and rehabilitation professionals and have access to excellent on-campus sports facilities. In addition, work placement opportunities will enable you to relate your acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life practices.

Special features

• Taught by our expert team of sports therapy and rehabilitation professionals
• Access to excellent on-campus sports facilities at our Academy of Sport and Wellbeing
• Work placement opportunities will enable you to relate your acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life practices

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation in Perth ideally suited to students on this course.

Entry requirements

• Entry to year one, HNC, is 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above plus a core skills profile at SCQF level 5 with communication at SCQF level 6, or equivalent OR
• 2 A levels at grade D or above plus relevant GCSE equivalent core skills
• Alternatively, National Qualification at SCQF level 6, S/NVQ level 3, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject area, eg health or sport
• Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become a PVG Scheme Member in order to undertake this course

Advanced entry

• Direct entry to year 2 may be possible with the HNC Soft Tissue Therapy
• Direct entry to year 3 may be possible with the HND Sports Therapy

Year 1 - HNC

Year one of the course is the HNC Soft Tissue Therapy

Year 2 - HND

Year two of the course is HND Sports Therapy

Year 3 - BSc

You will study the following core modules:

• Research methods (sport)
• The professional practitioner - ethics, policy and practice
• Manual therapy 1
• Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance OR Work placement: industry-specific skills (recommended choice)

You will also choose one option module which may include:

• Sports nutrition and dietary considerations
• Applied sport and exercise psychology
• Sports and exercise science: a critical analysis
• Strength and conditioning
• Analysing physical activity, lifestyle and adherence

Year 4 - BSc (Hons)

You will study the following core modules:

• Manual therapy 2
• Advanced sport and exercise rehabilitation
• Small business planning

You will also choose one option module which may include:

• Advanced applications of coaching and instruction
• Delivering physical activities and sport development programmes
• Work placement: professional practice

You must also complete a dissertation (sport).

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

The Scottish/EU fee rate is set by the Scottish Government and will be confirmed by March 2020.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term-time address in Scotland the following fees apply:

4th year free only for students studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Part-time (per 20 credit module) - £1,500.

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.

Further information on international course fees.

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time RUK and International undergraduate students for continuous and contiguous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.

Additional Costs

• You will be required to cover the cost of a branded polo shirt, sport therapist insurance cover (this will be facilitated by your lecturer), and professional body student membership