This two-year degree (with advanced entry) equips you with therapeutic skills and business knowledge in health sciences, ideal for those considering a private sports therapy practice.
Our programme focuses on honing practical sports therapy skills. You will learn techniques to help individuals and athletes achieve optimal occupational and sports-specific fitness, regardless of age or ability.
The BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy can be a step to becoming a Chartered Physiotherapist. This degree provides supervised clinical practice and research skills, and excellent preparation for MSc Physiotherapy applications.
Upon completing this level 8 honours degree, you will earn a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy awarded by the University of Essex.
| College | Portobello Institute |
| Course ID | 202230 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | University of Essex |
| Awarding Body Details | Undergraduate Honours Degree |
| Course Start Date | 3rd October 2026 |
| Course Duration | Two years |
| Course Fee | €5,995.00 |
| Entry Requirements | Students seeking advanced entry must hold an approved qualification in Sport or other appropriate qualifications - these are reviewed on a case by case basis as part of the application process. Potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in the English language. |
| Career Path | Work as a Sports Therapist: Graduates find employment in private clinics, sports clubs/teams, and leisure/fitness centres. Many also open their own practices. Employment in Clinical Exercise: Opportunities in clinical exercise physiology, focusing on rehabilitation for cardiovascular, respiratory, or cancer patients. Progress to MSc Physiotherapy: Many graduates enter master’s programmes in physiotherapy and become professional physiotherapists. |
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