Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our sport and exercise degree is designed for individuals interested in sport, human performance, physical activity and wellbeing. It is a great choice for students who want to understand how the body responds to exercise, how to optimise performance and how movement, health, and behaviour interact.
The degree course suits those who enjoy science-based learning, problem-solving, practical application and working with people in performance, health or rehabilitation contexts. It explores how anatomy and physiology, bi...
<strong>COURSE OVERVIEW</strong><br/><br/><strong>Our sport and exercise degree is designed for individuals interested in sport, human performance, physical activity and wellbeing. It is a great choice for students who want to understand how the body responds to exercise, how to optimise performance and how movement, health, and behaviour interact.</strong><br/><br/>The degree course suits those who enjoy science-based learning, problem-solving, practical application and working with people in performance, health or rehabilitation contexts. It explores how anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, motor control, psychology, nutrition and public health are applied within sport and exercise settings, working with diverse individuals and communities.<br/><br/>Sport and exercise science is a dynamic, rapidly-evolving field with growing demand across health, performance and wellbeing sectors. This degree opens opportunities to work across disciplines and fields, ultimately helping people perform better, feel better and live healthier lives, while preparing you to make a meaningful difference.<br/><br/><strong>WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES</strong> – Build a solid grounding in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition and research methods<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>PRACTICAL APPLICATION</strong> – Develop the practical skills, scientific understanding and professional values required by employers<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>EXPERT TUITION</strong> – Our highly-experienced academics continue to work within the sports and exercise arena and remain at the forefront of sector needs<br/><br/><br/><strong>CAREERS AND PROGRESSION</strong><br/>• Sport and exercise scientist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Physical activity specialist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sports development officer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Health and wellbeing/sports development officer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Community sports coach<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Personal trainer<br/><br/><br/><br/>Want to take your studies to the next level? Completing the BSc (Hons) degree will enable you to move onto our postgraduate courses such as Strength, Conditioning and Performance MSc.<br/>Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
University College Birmingham
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C604
Institution Code
B35
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
A level
C,C,C
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






















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