BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underlying sport and exercise performance and health Understand the variables involved in enhancing performance: in exercise, sport, and other high-performance sectors such as medicine and the military Take the opportunity to study abroad or undertake a professional placement in your third year

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Professional Placement | Study mode: full-time (variants: with Study Abroad; with Professional Placement) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences programme enjoys an international reputation for excellence. The programme is designed to provide you with a balanced understanding of both sport and exercise sciences across a range of sub-disciplines. During the degree you will develop your knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underlying sport and exercise performance and participation. You will also acquire scientific research and enquiry skills that are important for careers in both sport and exercise science, and other science-focused industries.

Career pathways

Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Sport and Health Sciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills. Many of our graduates are employed in discipline-relevant roles in the UK and overseas including health and wellbeing coaching, sports and fitness coaching, physiotherapy, sports nutrition, sports law, sports psychology, sports physiology, general teaching and marketing, sports management and administration for the public sector, sports governing bodies and health and lifest...

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code C602. Typical offer: A-Level: AAB-ABB; IB: 34/665-32/655; BTEC: DDD-DDM A-Level: AAB-ABB (B in a science subject*). IB: 34/665-32/655 (HL5 in a science subject*). BTEC: DDD - DDM (Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE A-level science subject: Applied Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport (Performance and Excellence), or Sport.). GCSE: C or 4 (English Language and Mathematics; Applicants who have achieved GCSE Maths one grade below the specified requirement will be considered. These applicants may be invited to complete the Maths Transition Course; and receive a conditional offer on the basis of successful course completion.). Access to HE: 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade (To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Science subject.*). T-Level: T-Levels not accepted. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fees for 2027 entry UK students: £10,050 per year International students: £31,500 per year Year abroad If you transfer onto the four-year version of this degree programme and spend a full academic year studying abroad, you will pay a reduced fee o Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Professional Placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/

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