BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Explore the science that drives sporting performance with athletes and improves health and fitness in the general population, with a degree endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (CASES). You’ll have the opportunity to work with the next generation of student athletes, improving their performance through sport and exercise sciences. Learn in our dedicated Human Performance and Biomechanics Laboratories, which are kitted out with technology used by Premier League and NFL teams, to give you the knowledge, practical expertise, and critical thinking skills to make an impact.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course focuses on the core disciplines in sport and exercise sciences. You’ll cover fundamental topics including physiology, biomechanics and psychology, which are essential if you want to pursue a career in this industry. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Functional Anatomy, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Sciences, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Strength and Conditioning coach; Physiotherapy trainee (additional qualifications); Postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 120 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology, Sport or PE. A Levels: BBB or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology, Sport or PE at grade D or above. Vocational Awards: DDM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology. International Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include Biology or Sport. T Level: An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade B or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6a1429cd-db13-4cf1-f060-64b38c87f5d7?academicYearId=2027

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