Sport & Fitness
BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 10
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
The BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation is a two-year course accredited by The British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRAT). It provides the training needed to pursue a career as a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator.
It is the only accredited Sports Rehabilitation degree in Scotland and is delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret University (QMU). This unique degree offers an articulation route for students who have already achieved an HND in Sports Therapy with an A pass grade in Graded Units 1 and 2.
The first three years of the degree program are primarily taught at college, with the fourth year taught mainly at QMU.
What you will learn
Year 3
- Exercise Testing and Prescription for Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Management in Sports Rehabilitation 1
- Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice
- Environment and Society in Sports Rehabilitation
- Population, Health and Lifestyle Considerations in Sports Rehabilitation
- Practice-based Learning in Sports Rehabilitation
Year 4
- Musculoskeletal Management in Sports Rehabilitation 2
- Reasoning and Decision Making in Sports Rehabilitation
- Leadership and Enterprise for Practice
- Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (project)
- Practice-based Learning in Sports Rehabilitation
Placement information
- Placements will take place in a range of settings, including private practice, the NHS, the third sector, sports clubs, and sporting events at various locations across the central belt of Scotland.
- One hundred hours of placement activity are required per year.
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed using a range of methods, including practical exams and written coursework.
Number of days per week
- 3
Entry requirements
- HND Sports Therapy
- 'A' passes in Graded Units 1 and 2
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be part of an internal review for your suitability for the course.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- MSc Physiotherapy
Career options
- You can work as a Sports Rehabilitator in a variety of settings, including private practice, the NHS, the third sector, professional sports clubs/teams, or self-employment.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
