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Sport and Exercise Science with professional placement or study abroad

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Develop your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge. Explore and understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.

This degree has three core strands:

  • 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. This will develop your understanding of the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.

Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:

-biochemistry
-motor control
-nutrition and metabolism
-research methods
-sports medicine
-strength and conditioning

In Year 1, you'll develop your functional anatomy knowledge and link it to basic concepts of biomechanics. You’ll build on your understanding of human physiology and psychology, and their application to sport and exercise. You will also develop your skills in research design and statistics.

Through Year 2, you'll advance your knowledge of biomechanics and psychology, and explore the impact of nutrition on sport, exercise and health. You’ll apply your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge in the context of sport and exercise medicine, and develop practical skills that relate to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.

BSc route
In your final year, you'll design and carry out a year-long research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.

MSci route
In your final two years, you will design and carry out an extended, independent research project and study advanced units covering key topics in sport and exercise science at master’s level. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
J101
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J101
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA - A*AB

Typical offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels including B in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

We are able to consider the following BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas (RQF): DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport and Exercise Science. You must be studying and achieve a Distinction in at least two of the following units: 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7. DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science. DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Health and Social Care (Health Studies). You must be studying and achieve a Distinction in least two of the following units: 3, 11, 13 or 24. If you are studying towards a BTEC qualification in Sport or another subject-area, we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. You may also wish to consider our Sport Management and Coaching or Health and Exercise Science courses. We prefer you to have achieved grade 6 or B in GCSE English, Maths and science qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 3 credits

36 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits achieved at Distinction in a science subject. We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. You should be studying at least 12 credits (preferably more) in at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics).

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

AA in two Advanced Highers including one science or mathematics subject. Psychology is accepted as a science subject for this course. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course: Biology Chemistry Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations Physics Psychology Sports, Exercise and Health Science If you are not studying one of these subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in one science or mathematics subject. We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course: Biology Chemistry Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations Physics Psychology Sports, Exercise and Health Science

GCSE requirements
GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
GCSE in one of Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics grade 4 or C
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C

You do not need the required grade in Mathematics or a science GCSE if you study a higher level qualification in that subject (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Bath, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
AAA Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. ABB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

78% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and are subject to parliamentary approval.

For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

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