BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with professional placement or study abroad at University of Bath

Programme overview

Develop your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge. Explore and understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments. Biomechanics: explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ technique Physiology: learn about the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems Psychology: examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings Through these core strands, you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Department for Health | Duration: 4 years with professional placement or study abroad | Study mode: full-time, with professional placement or study abroad | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Applied practice in sport and exercise, Functional anatomy and biomechanics, Human biochemistry, Human physiology, Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists, The psychology of sport, exercise and health.

Career pathways

Many of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.

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Entry requirements

A level typical offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. BTEC typical offer: DDD. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. ## Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with professional placement or study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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