BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

A three-year BSc covering physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition to understand how the body and mind respond to sport and exercise and how that knowledge can enhance performance and support health. Students build practical experience and can take a Year in Industry.

Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules cover Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Research Methods and Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity and Health. Stage 2 includes Applied Exercise Physiology, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology and Applied Biomechanics, and Stage 3 has a Dissertation with options such as Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis and Exercise for Clinical Populations.

Career pathways

The degree prepares students for careers in performance analysis, sport science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, exercise physiology, talent identification, coaching, and health and wellbeing, or further study and research. Graduates work with organisations including Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham FC, Gillingham FC, Kent Cricket and AFC Wimbledon.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC / 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: Distinction, Merit, Merit. IB Diploma: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE: Mathematics grade C / 4. T level: Merit overall in Science with a minimum of grade B for the core components (including grade B in the core B examination) and merit overall in the occupational specialism component. Access to HE Diploma: The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer would be to achieve 45 Credits at Level 3 with 18 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit. Contextual offers: A level CCC; BTEC MMM; IB 24 points in the IB Diploma or 96 UCAS Tariff points. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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