94% Teaching Satisfaction – NSS, 2024
Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024.
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Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024.
Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) scored 95% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2024.
Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024.
Our Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) scored 95% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2024.
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95% of our graduates are in work or further study*
If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship. Plus, we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate outcomes Survey 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Placements are at the heart of our Sports Therapy degree, giving you hands-on experience with top-level teams, elite athletes, and real patients in diverse settings.
You have the opportunity to gain essential experience on NHS placements, working with local trusts, community support services, independent providers. Private health placements are an option too, within sports injury clinics nationally.
We guarantee placement hours within our on-campus Sports Injury Clinics, running five days a week during term-time. Open to staff, students, and the wider public, these clinics are the perfect environment to refine your skills in a real-world setting.
Our students have secured placements with Gloucester and Worcester Rugby Clubs, Oxford City FC, Bournemouth and Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town FC, British American Football and more.
The Society of Sports Therapists requires students to complete up to 250 hours of supervised practice.
We offer hands-on learning experiences designed to bring your studies to life, evolving each year based on student feedback and the latest industry developments.
Our previous trips have included visits to local dissection labs, where you can deepen your anatomical knowledge, and St. George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre, providing a unique insight into elite sport and the role of multidisciplinary teams.
Through our strong industry connections, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore specialist facilities such as The Chamwell Centre, home to one of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the country, where you’ll learn how hydrotherapy supports rehabilitation, injury recovery, and special population groups.
Recently, in response to student interests, we’ve expanded our visits to include National Ambulance Resilience Training Centres and MOD rehabilitation facilities, giving you first-hand experience in trauma management and emergency response.
At University of Gloucestershire, our Sports Therapy degree is designed to equip you with the hands-on skills, industry expertise, and real-world experience needed to succeed as a highly competent graduate therapist.
We bring learning to life through dynamic simulations, patient-centred approaches, and interactive teaching that reflects the latest developments in the field. Our curriculum is built around professional, inclusive, and practical experiences, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a successful career.
With consistently high student satisfaction ratings, we take pride in delivering outstanding teaching, personalised support, and an enriching university experience that sets you up for success.
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Students have access to clinical skills suites, designed to provide immersive hands-on training in a simulated healthcare environment.
These facilities are shared learning spaces with the School of Health and Social Care, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-profession working.
Our international-standard sports arena, state-of-the-art 3G pitches and dedicated cricket pavilion are high-quality facilities that are actively integrated into teaching sessions.
You’ll be based at Oxstalls Campus, where we blend theory with hands-on practical work, using a wide array of classrooms alongside laboratories, our sports facilities and green spaces.
Oxstalls Library offers comprehensive academic support with access to a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources.
Equipped with computers and a variety of study spaces, the library is open 24/7 during term time, providing students with a flexible and supportive environment for research, coursework, and independent study.
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This degree is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), one of the most widely recognised governing bodies in the field of Sports Therapy.
This accreditation ensures the course meets industry standards, providing students with a curriculum that is rigorously moderated and aligned with professional best practices.
The SST also offers key guidance and ongoing support, enhancing students’ career prospects and ensuring they graduate with the skills and credentials required for professional practice.
Gloucester Rugby has been a key placement provider for Sports Therapy students, offering invaluable hands-on experience in a professional sports environment.
Many graduates have successfully secured employment with the club after completing their course, demonstrating the strong industry connections and career pathways available through this degree at UoG.
Cheltenham Town FC has been another important placement provider for Sports Therapy students, offering essential experience in a professional football environment.
Upon completing their degree, some students have gone on to secure permanent roles with the club.
We collaborate with a wide network of local clubs and clinics, providing students with hands-on experience in real-world sports therapy and rehabilitation settings.
These partnerships enable students to work closely with experienced professionals, applying their skills in injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
University isn’t all about studying, it’s important to make the most of student life and have fun too.
There’s lots going on outside of lectures for you to get involved in, from sports to societies in our Students’ Union.
Varsity takes place each year against local rivals University of Worcester, it’s easy to get involved – you can compete, coach or support UoG.
With 500 bars, clubs and pubs, plus easy access to beautiful countryside, Gloucestershire is a vibrant county with lots happening across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Our dynamic teaching team has over 18 different degree qualifications, bringing decades of experience in various industries and a passion for supporting future therapists.
Each lecturer is actively engaged in industry-leading research, meaning that the evidence used to inform teaching is at the forefront of current understanding and practices. They’re also active in industry as practising therapists too.
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