Sport and Exercise Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity.

Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the worlds number 1 university for sport-related subjects.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences and gain a scientific appreciation of the disciplines that underpin them including: physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, moto...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

C600

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

37

38

38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*

The BTEC National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at D*D*D* overall in conjunction with one or more required A Levels outlined above at grade A. BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE Science Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. GCSE English Language Grade 6 If you h

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D* in combination with a grade A* in a required A-level subject. BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

AA including two required subjects, plus Highers at AAA - AAB

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D*

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* in combination with grades A*A in two A-levels (including at least one of the required subjects). BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.

A level

A*,A,A

A,A,A

A*AA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education.

T Level

For 2025 entry, T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £28,600

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