BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in a performance sports environment, using dedicated gyms and human performance laboratories to understand how to enhance sports performance and perfect your coaching style. Work alongside our student athletes as you develop the knowledge and practical skills to improve the physical preparation of sports men and women. You’ll have opportunities for placements and work experience through our performance sports academies, as well as our close industry connections locally and nationally.

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

This course covers modules focusing on specific subjects, from exercise physiology, and sports biomechanics to rehabilitation, monitoring of athletes, and coaching. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose modules suited to your interests and career goals. Compulsory modules include Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Functional Anatomy, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Marlborough College; Dean Close School; Southampton Football Club; Gloucester Rugby; St Albans School; Hartpury RFC; Bristol City FC.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology, Sport or PE. A Levels: BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology, Sport or PE at grade D or above. Vocational Awards: DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 112 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: 112 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 C 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/e9e16a15-2ffa-d86d-f1cc-bf42a5f21a8a?academicYearId=2027

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