BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Study, train, excel at the number one university in the world for sport-related subjects. Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity. Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the world's number one university for sports-related subjects.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Department: Sport Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of this module is to develop the students' understanding of the structure, function and homeostatic regulation of the human body with reference to integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems. Year 1 compulsory modules: Anatomy and Physiology, Academic Skills and Data Description, Integrated, Professional and Applied Skills in Sport and Exercise Science, Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Career pathways

There are high levels of employment for our graduates across a range of sport, exercise, health and well-being and traditional graduate jobs. Sport-related positions our graduates have taken up include sports coaches, PE teachers, exercise physiologists, sport psychologists, junior sports agents, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, health advisors, and local government sports development officers.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: A*AA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education. Typical IB offer: 38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at HL: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health Science. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A Levels in required subjects at grades AA. If the BTEC is in one of our preferred subjects, then only one of the two A levels needs to be in a required subject.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A level in a required subject at grade A. The BTEC must be in one of our preferred subjects. If not in a preferred BTEC subject, then two A levels in required subjects at grades AA are needed. GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science; GCSE Maths Grade 6: There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative.; GCSE Science Grade 6: There is no flexibility in this requirement.; GCSE English Language Grade 6: If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature.; If you have achieved Grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have a contextual indicator. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on contextual indicators used by the University. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 35,000 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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