BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree combines academic expertise with hands-on practical experience, preparing you for a wide range of careers across sport, health, and performance. Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the course focuses on core disciplines such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology, alongside applied areas like strength and conditioning, performance analysis, and coaching. You'll learn in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory and gain real-world experience working with Sports Scholars and athletes on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in a dynamic and growing industry.

Faculty: Sport and Exercise Science | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the key scientific foundations of sport and exercise, including physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis. Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the degree blends evidence-based theory with a strong practical focus, ensuring your learning is grounded in real-world application. Core modules include Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning, Health & Human Physiology, Human Anatomy & Movement Analysis, Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Research in Sport, Principles of Biomechanics in Sport, Applied Exercise Physiology, Approaches to Applied Sport & Performance Psychology, Exercise Instruction & Special Populations, Biomechanical Evaluation of Athletic Performance, Research Methods, Extended Independent Work, Sports Science in Practice. Optional modules include Performance Analysis 0R, Sports Nutrition, Psychology of Physical Education and Youth Sport, Clinical Biomechanics, Training, Recovery & Nutrition in Sports Performance, Skills Acquisition.

Career pathways

The blend of theoretical, practical and work-based learning you’ll experience on this course will set you up for a career within the fields of high-performance sport or clinical exercise. The knowledge and skills you learn will be critical going forward into your career. Roles include sport and exercise scientist, strength and conditioning coach, health assessment and screening, performance analysis, sports coach, teacher training, health and fitness club management, fitness consultancy (PT), personal fitness training (PT), corporate health advice.

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Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. It is also expected applicants will have English, maths and science grades at GCSE 4/C or other level 2 equivalent award. Every application is considered on an individual basis. The University’s general entry requirements will apply to admission to this programme. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process. Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. UCAS code C600.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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