The foundation year will introduce you to study at university and your chosen subject and help you develop subject knowledge and self-confidence.
Start your journey to become a sports therapist with a BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT), you’ll be able to register with this professional body upon completion of your degree and meeting certain course criteria, to kickstart your career in sport rehabilitation.
On our sports therapy course, you’ll engage with both practice and theory as you tackle topics such as anatomy, biomechanics, and musculature. This challenging and rewarding sport rehabilitation degree will give you the option to work in both simulated and real-world scenarios thanks to our blended learning structure and industry standard facilities in our state-of-the-art Verena Holmes building.
What’s more, you’ll be encouraged to take part in multiple sporting events to enhance your experience, knowledge, and practice. Past events include the London Marathon, Canterbury and Whitstable Runs and the Brighton Marathon. With us, you’ll be able to get fully involved in events like these, as well as working with charities, such as the Pilgrim’s Hospice, which will encourage you to practise your learning and skills.
Not only will you be able to work in these exciting events, but you’ll be able to work in our on-site teaching clinic, as well as completing multiple placements during your second and third years, so you can gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the world of work.
BASRat accredited
Our BSc Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation degree is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT). You’ll be able to register with this professional body upon completion of your degree and meeting certain course criteria.
Qualification type |
Grades |
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A Levels |
DDE |
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BTEC |
MPP |
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Access |
Pass 45 Credits |
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International Baccalaureate |
TBC |
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Combinations |
A combination of qualifications totalling 64 UCAS points minimum |
Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications will also be considered.
Find out more information about entry requirements.
If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team.
A current satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Where you do not already have this you can apply for this check through the University. There will be a charge for such applications. For more information please see CCCU DBS requirements.
It is a condition of registration on any course requiring a satisfactory check from DBS that the student maintains good standing in relation to their behaviour and, where required, subscribes to the criminal record status check service.
It is also a condition of registration that prospective students undertake an Occupation Health screen to ensure that they are fit to practice. This online health screen establishes your vaccination status and boosters may be offered if needed in readiness for any NHS placements. Further information about the Occupational Health Screen can be found on our website.
Find out more information about IELTS requirements.
Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
You will be taught through a combination of real and virtual lectures, seminars, practical sessions, labs, workshops and tutorials.
Seminars and tutorials in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures and other sessions. In addition, you will meet with your personal academic tutor on a regular basis.
All courses are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for workshops, seminars, coursework and examinations.
Each module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before and/or after class to support your learning and development. Your allocated personal academic tutor will help you review your performance, and support your independent learning.
During the final year of study the extended research project (dissertation), offers the opportunity to engage in an independent research programme where you will work under the supervision of a member of the academic staff who you will meet regularly.
Your overall workload typically consists of 10-14 contact hours per week. You will also undertake 15-20 hours of independent learning and assessment related activity each week.
During each semester you will normally study three modules, so each module will have a 10-12 hour commitment per week.
The teaching team consists of highly qualified academics, supported by a skilled technical team. They have a range of expertise and experience across the across the breadth of disciplines studied on this course.
The majority of staff hold the highest academic qualification (doctorate), with a small number of staff working towards achieving this standard. Staff are research-active and many of the teaching team are at the forefront of their research fields in the UK and beyond. They have substantial experience in delivering research led and research informed teaching.
You can find out more about the current teaching teams on our Sport and Exercise Sciences Staff web pages. You should note that members of the teaching team might change.
Postgraduate students sometimes assist in teaching and assessing some modules. However, experienced academics teach the vast majority of lectures and seminars.
We pride ourselves on delivering a "hands on" practical approach to your learning experience as you develop the necessary skill sets for practice life.
Colm GregoryProgramme Director, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Practical sessions will also allow students to receive feedback on their engagement and progress throughout the course.
There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations, presentations, practical treatment sessions and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
An example of careers you can pursue:
Alternatively, the course will offer you the option to continue in further education at the MSc, MRes or PhD level.
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The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
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| Full-time - Foundation Year 0 | £9,535 | £15,500 |
| Full-time - years 1-3 | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
The tuition fees relate to 2025/26 only. Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom based subjects, as set by the UK Government.
Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government.
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
As an emerging healthcare profession, our course is accredited by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT). On graduating from this degree course, with the required experiential learning (400 placement hours) and being of good character and good health (fitness to practice), graduates will be eligible for membership to the register of Graduate Sport Rehabilitators (GSR) held by BASRaT.
As part of the accreditation process students embarking on this course of study must meet the conditions of any offer by undertaking a Disclosing and Baring Service enhanced check and an Occupation Health Screening (fitness to practice).
We also have special regulations associated with the course that students are required to comply with, in order to be eligible to entry to the BASRaT register on graduating.
The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
Duration:
4 yearsUCAS code:
B104Location(s):
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