Sport & Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A BSc studying how the body responds to exercise through physiology, psychology and biomechanics, with practical work in sports science labs and real-world settings and a choice to focus on health and fitness or performance.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Motion Capture and Mechanics, Human Performance: Exploring Physiology and Nutrition, Brain, Body and Behaviour, Exercise Programming for Health, Fitness and Performance, Optimising Human Physiology, Psychology of Performance and Participation, Strength and Conditioning in Diverse Populations, Biomechanics in Sport and a final-year research project.

Career pathways

Graduates work as applied sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts, personal trainers, exercise referral specialists, exercise physiologists and sports biomechanists, in sports organisations, clubs, leisure companies, gyms, local authorities and the NHS, or progress to teaching, physiotherapy or research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee; placement year fee is separate (GBP 1,955) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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