BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

From physiology and biomechanics to psychology and nutrition, build expertise across the science of human performance on an ASPA-endorsed course.

Department: Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Final-year units include a Research Project with options such as Applied Sport & Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology and Advances in Global Nutrition.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Activity Specialist, Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Consultant, Healthcare Aide, Wellness Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Fo

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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