BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement or Study Abroad

Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.

This degree has three core strands:

Biomechanics will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes technique
Physiology will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems
Psychology will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings

Through these core strands, you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation to develop an understanding of the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying topics in sport and exercise science, such as human anatomy, the science of high performance or sport psychology. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience or involvement in sport clubs or teams.

A level Typical offer
AAA or A*AB
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject.

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components