Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
This degree provides a strong scientific foundation in sport and exercise-related sciences and an understanding of how these relate to human performance and health.
Youll learn about the key disciplines of sport and exercise science, including:
- anatomy
- physiology
- biomechanics
- psychology
- biochemistry
The degree is taught in our Faculty of Medical Sciences and draws on our expertise in exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and health psychology, and biomechanics.
Your prog...
This degree provides a strong scientific foundation in sport and exercise-related sciences and an understanding of how these relate to human performance and health. <br/><br/>Youll learn about the key disciplines of sport and exercise science, including:<br/><br/><br/>- anatomy<br/><br/><br/>- physiology<br/><br/><br/>- biomechanics<br/><br/><br/>- psychology<br/><br/><br/>- biochemistry <br/><br/><br/>The degree is taught in our Faculty of Medical Sciences and draws on our expertise in exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and health psychology, and biomechanics.<br/><br/>Your programme will also include:<br/><br/><br/>- seminars and workshops from industry partners and applied practitioners<br/><br/><br/>- the opportunity to work closely with elite athletes from the Universitys Team Newcastle<br/><br/><br/>- optional vocational modules to help you hone your career plans and boost your employability<br/><br/><br/>- a major research project, to showcase your knowledge and skills<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C600
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
A,A,B,B,B
AAABB-AABBB at Higher grade including at least one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology, Physical Education and Psychology. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Highers in Maths and English is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:45
45 level 3 credits at Distinction including at least 30 credits in mathematics and science subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
36
34-36 points overall with at least one science at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D*
D*D*D* in an appropriate subject with substantial science units (e.g. physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, biology, chemistry, physics). At least five GCSE grades A*-B or 8-6 required, including Mathematics and English Language.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher level, including at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. If not offered at Higher Level then Maths at Ordinary Level 2 will be required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
D3,M2,M2
D3 D3 M2 – D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. GCSE grade A*-B (8-6) in Mathematics required.
Extended Project
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
AAB including at least one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology, Physical Education and Psychology or ABB including at least two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology, Physical Education and Psychology. Use of Mathematics, World Development, Communication and Culture, General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE grade A*-B (8-6) in Mathematics required.
T Level
Not Accepted
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