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

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Whether your ambition is to help athletes smash world records, or improve the quality of life for recovering patients, we can give you the tools to achieve it. Our Sport and Exercise Science degree equips you with the skills to enhance athletic performance and health. You'll study biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and nutrition, developing key competencies in academic writing, research methods, and data analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sport and Exercise Science explores how the human body responds to physical activity, performance and health. This degree blends scientific theory with hands‑on practical experience, giving you the knowledge and skills to understand movement, improve performance and support wellbeing across a range of populations. Year 1 core: Fundamentals of Human Movement, Fundamentals of Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Year 2 core: Advanced Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Applied Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise, Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. Year 3 core: Planning Projects in Sport and Exercise, Individual Project in Sport and Exercise; options: Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis, Exercise Science for Clinical Populations, Multidisciplinary Strategies for Sports Performance, Public Health Nutrition and Exercise Prescription.

Career pathways

Sport and Exercise Science graduates can expect to progress into roles across sport, health, fitness and education. With sport and physical activity increasingly recognised as essential to improving health and wellbeing, opportunities across the sector continue to grow.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in at least one of Physical Education, Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics (with a Pass in Practical Assessment). Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science, Sport and Exercise Science or Sport. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in a science subject with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level Science. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in at least one of Physical Education, Psychology or a relevant science subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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

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