BSc (Hons) Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Exercise, health and rehabilitation scientists help people to overcome challenges and play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing. They design exercise and rehabilitation programmes, carry out assessments and research in the NHS and the private healthcare sector. Our professionally endorsed Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science degree examines the causes, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease and injury.

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

What you will study

Your degree is mapped against two CIMSPA Professional standards: Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions. This ensures you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge the sector requires. The first year consists of six core modules, giving you a thorough introduction to physiology, psychology, anatomy and biomechanics. For five of the modules you’ll be learning alongside sport and exercise science and strength and conditioning students, sharing experiences and perspectives on each subject. The sixth module will introduce you to the principles of exercise, health and rehabilitation. Modules include Foundations of Physiology for Sport and Exercise, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Integrated and Applied Studies, Principles of Health and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Fundamental Biomechanics, The Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Exercise Referral and Rehabilitation, Data Analysis and Research Methods, Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology.

Career pathways

The course provides a foundation for you to gain the professional status of Health Navigator Practitioner and Working with People with Long Term Conditions Practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit. T-level Merit in any T-level. Other. All offers are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

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

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

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