BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

On our Sport and Exercise Science BSc you’ll learn how the body responds to exercise and how physical activity can support health, wellbeing and performance. As interest in healthy ageing, disease prevention and active lifestyles continues to grow, there is increasing demand for graduates with knowledge of exercise testing and its application in sport, healthcare and exercise-related industries. On this course, you’ll explore the connection between exercise, health and performance, and learn how the same scientific principles used to support athletes can also be applied to healthcare and different populations.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Applied Sports Science, Foundations of Sport Psychology, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Human Physiology, Introduction to Biomechanics, Principles of Effective Coaching, Professional and Core Skills. Year 2: Biomechanical Applications, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Environmental Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology: Controlling Individual Performance and Exercise, Sport Psychology: Group Dynamics and Human Interaction, Sports Science Research Methods, Empowering London: Working within the Community, Sociology of Effective Coaching and Teaching. Year 3: Applied Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Human Movement Analysis, Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete, Sport Psychology: Practical Application in the Real World, Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation, Business Developments in Sport, Empowering London: Working within the Community.

Career pathways

Graduates enter a range of fields in sport, exercise and health industries, with increasing opportunities to enter healthcare in areas such as NHS Clinical Sciences, Physician Associates and also BUPA Exercise Scientists. We welcome recent graduates back every year as guest speakers to inspire and discuss their roles in related industry with current students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of 104 UCAS points from A levels including a C in Sports Science or a related subject. A levels in Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics are also preferred. Or 104 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Sport and Exercise Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree. Entry from appropriate foundation and access courses will also be considered. If you're an experienced candidate who doesn't meet the entry requirements listed above but have practical or industry experience, relevant vocational qualifications or competitive athletic status, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with the course leader Christopher Chamberlin. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=C602-DF

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