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Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Why choose this course\
Study a hands-on curriculum recognised by the [Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)](https://www.cases.org.uk/) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.
* Gain industry experience through our [Professional Training placements scheme](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) and spend up to a year working for an employer such as a sports club, performance laboratory or nutrition company.
* Learn in a range of fa...
Why choose this course\
Study a hands-on curriculum recognised by the [Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)](https://www.cases.org.uk/) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.
* Gain industry experience through our [Professional Training placements scheme](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) and spend up to a year working for an employer such as a sports club, performance laboratory or nutrition company.
* Learn in a range of facilities including our human movement lab, exercise physiology lab, strength and conditioning suite, and [Surrey Sports Park](https://surreysportspark.co.uk/) – a hub for elite athletes and sports teams.
* Complete nationally recognised gym instructor and personal training qualifications as part of your course, without any extra cost.
* Apply for one of our [sports scholarships](https://www.teamsurrey.co.uk/scholarships-and-bursaries), designed for individuals with exceptional sporting ability, to help support your studies.
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What you will study\
In your first year, you’ll study topics including anatomy, biochemistry, fitness and health, physiology, kinesiology, and skills acquisition, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
During your second year, you’ll apply your knowledge in a sporting context, incorporating perspectives from physiology, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics and management, with the opportunity for interdisciplinary application and the development of discipline-specific practical skills.
In your third year, you’ll select two optional modules, exploring topics such as advances in nutrition, biological rhythms, exercise referrals and prescriptions, and human movement and rehabilitation.
You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Current projects include:
* The impact of the menstrual cycle on strength and power: both perceived and measurable
* Insect vs animal protein for building muscle mass
* Exploring cultural variations in team preferences: A mixed-methods study of British, Singaporean, and Japanese athletes.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-G09
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
T Level
Overall: Distinction Required subjects: Science. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
Overall: AABBB-ABBBB Required subjects: A relevant science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: Modules must be in relevant science subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB Required subjects: At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33.0
32.0
Overall: 33-32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in a science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. Required subjects: A-level in one of: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
Overall: DDD-DDM in Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC). Students not taking BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science but are performance athletes, as identified by the Team Surrey coaching team can be considered for Sports and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc. If you are an athlete competing at a national or international level, please contact performance@teamsurrey.co.uk to discuss whether you would qualify.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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