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Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Covering a wide range of areas including physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition, this course will help you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of exercise on health and performance. We are proud that our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree has been endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), recognising our strong curriculum and content of our units.
Why study BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at BU?
• Tailor your experience and specialisms with option uni...
Covering a wide range of areas including physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition, this course will help you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of exercise on health and performance. We are proud that our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree has been endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), recognising our strong curriculum and content of our units.
Why study BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at BU?
• Tailor your experience and specialisms with option units in your 2nd and 3rd year of study. Complete a final year in-depth research dissertation project.
• Designed to help make you more employable, you can expect to learn through practical experience; backing up the theory you will study through laboratory and applied work.
• Choose from either a short or long work placement, giving you the opportunity to create professional connections within the industry, and put your learning into practice.
• Use our human performance laboratories to assess and learn how to make improvements to the performance of athletes or sports teams and the health of individuals.
• We have strong links with some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities. Make the most of our relationship with our partner, AFC Bournemouth, with guest speakers and volunteering opportunities.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A55-C18
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths: C/4. Functional Skills (Level 2) English/Maths: Pass. Key Skills Communication: Pass. Key Skills Application of Number: Pass
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by two A-levels or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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