BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc with Foundation Year (Hons) is designed for individuals who are interested in sport, human performance, physical activity, and wellbeing. It is ideal for students who want to understand how the body responds to exercise, how to optimise performance, and how movement, health, and behaviour interact. Whether you aspire to work with athletes, support community health, or explore the science behind physical activity, this course offers a strong and versatile foundation.

Department: Department of Sports | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic and Study Skills For Professional Practice, Applied Science and Human Biology, Contemporary Professional Practice, Sport in action: Bodies, Lifestyle and Participation; Year 2 core modules: Functional Anatomy and Movement Analysis, Integrative Physiology, Exercise & Nutrition, Physical Activity, Health and Society, Principles of Training for Health and Performance; Year 3 core modules: Applied Coaching Science, Digital Data Skills and AI in Sport and Health, Evidence Based Practice in Sport and Exercise Science, Performance and Biomechanical Analysis in Sport and Exercise, The Interdisciplinary Practitioner; Final year core modules: Becoming a Sport and Exercise Science Professional, Exercise Prescription for Clinical and Special Populations, Independent Sport and Exercise Science Project, Nutrition for Exercise and Performance in Practice, Training, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.

Career pathways

Career routes include apply, apply, financial support, home students, early Action Scholarships and international students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels : Grade profile of DD in any subject combination. T-levels : T-level graded pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC : Grade profile of PPP from any subject. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry to University College Birmingham. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 48 UCAS Tariff points. Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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