Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study at one of the world's highest ranked universities for sport-related subjects. You’ll learn how to enhance sporting performance, uncover how the body responds to exercise, and discover ways to boost both physical and mental health. Our course emphasises practical experience, research and critical thinking. Our graduates leave ready to address global challenges such as obesity, inactivity, and unhealthy ageing.
Course highlights
Facilities that will support your goals, including our custom-built Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences build...
Study at one of the world's highest ranked universities for sport-related subjects. You’ll learn how to enhance sporting performance, uncover how the body responds to exercise, and discover ways to boost both physical and mental health. Our course emphasises practical experience, research and critical thinking. Our graduates leave ready to address global challenges such as obesity, inactivity, and unhealthy ageing.
Course highlights
Facilities that will support your goals, including our custom-built Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences building and state-of-the-art Sport and Fitness centre.
The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is ranked 6th in the world for sports-related subjects (QS World Rankings)
We offer a first year residential course in the Lake District. Over 4 days, students engage in an inter-disciplinary field experiment and activities that build on principles covered across Year 1 modules
Gain professional experience with external partners, including Swim England, Birmingham Royal Ballet, NHS trusts, British Gymnastics, Age UK, and The Football Association
Study Abroad at an overseas university for a year on the International Year option. Destinations include USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Hong Kong
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A04-J85
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
A level requirements are dependent on the number of preferred science subjects included. Some offers of ABB will be made to those applicants with multiple A levels from the preferred list and an exceptional supporting statement. Preferred Science Subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Maths, PE/Sports Studies, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Geology Specified subjects excluded for entry: Applied Science, Citizenship Studies, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Moving Image Arts, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,6 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted subjects: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Equine Management, Health and Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport, Fitness and Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance, Sports Coaching and Development, Cambridge Technical (CTEC)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D3 = A; M2 = B, M3=C. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




















































































