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This degree provides a solid core of modern and relevant learning, preparing you for a fulfilling career in fitness and leisure industries, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and more.
**Why Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea?**
- 15th in the UK Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Top 51-100 in the World ...
Sport and Exercise Science explores how the human body performs under different levels of pressure. It also covers the broader issues at play, from wider participation in sports and exercise, to ethics, sports psychology and nutrition. <br/><br/>This degree provides a solid core of modern and relevant learning, preparing you for a fulfilling career in fitness and leisure industries, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and more.<br/><br/>**Why Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea?**<br/>- 15th in the UK Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- Top 51-100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- 11th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2024)*<br/><br/><br/>*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/><br/>**Your Sport and Exercise Science Experience**<br/>Throughout your time at Swansea, you will make extensive use of our dedicated Biomechanics Laboratory, which is home to a state-of-the-art motion analysis system. You will also work closely in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. This contains a range of exercise ergometers, lung function assessment, blood analysis and muscle function testing equipment.<br/><br/>As you progress, your developing interests and abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Bay Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C600
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Considered on an individual basis.
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To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics and 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.
D*D*D
D*D*D*
To include B at A Level Mathematics. Must be in relevant subject. If student is not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
A,B,B
B,C,C
Recommended subjects include: Maths; Biology; Physics; Chemistry; PE or Psychology. However, individual profiles will be considered on a case by case basis.
Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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