Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Course summary
Why choose this course
Study a hands-on curriculum recognised by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.
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Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements scheme and spend up to a year working for an employer such as a sports club, performance laboratory or nutrition company.
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Learn in a range of facilities including our human movement lab, exercise physiology lab, strength and conditioning suite, and Surrey Sports Park – a hub for elite athletes and sports teams.
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Complete nationally recognised gym instructor and personal training qualifications as part of your course, without any extra cost.
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Apply for one of our sports scholarships, designed for individuals with exceptional sporting ability, to help support your studies.
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What you will study
In your first year, you’ll study topics including anatomy, biochemistry, fitness and health, physiology, kinesiology, and skills acquisition, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
During your second year, you’ll apply your knowledge in a sporting context, incorporating perspectives from physiology, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics and management, with the opportunity for interdisciplinary application and the development of discipline-specific practical skills.
In your third year, you’ll select two optional modules, exploring topics such as advances in nutrition, biological rhythms, exercise referrals and prescriptions, and human movement and rehabilitation.
You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Current projects include:
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The impact of the menstrual cycle on strength and power: both perceived and measurable
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Insect vs animal protein for building muscle mass
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Exploring cultural variations in team preferences: A mixed-methods study of British, Singaporean, and Japanese athletes.
Modules
Course Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Surrey has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB-BBB
Overall:
ABB-BBB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects:
At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
ABB-BBB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects:
At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
T LevelD
Overall:
Distinction
Required subjects:
Science.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Distinction
Required subjects:
Science.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherAABBB-ABBBB
Overall:
AABBB-ABBBB
Required subjects:
A relevant science subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
AABBB-ABBBB
Required subjects:
A relevant science subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Access to HE Diploma
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Modules must be in relevant science subjects.
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Modules must be in relevant science subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced HigherABB-BBB
Overall:
ABB-BBB
Required subjects:
At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
ABB-BBB
Required subjects:
At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33-32
Overall:
33-32
Required subjects:
HL5/SL6 in a science subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
33-32
Required subjects:
HL5/SL6 in a science subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Required subjects:
A-level in one of: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Required subjects:
A-level in one of: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD-DDM
Overall:
DDD-DDM in Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
Students not taking BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science but are performance athletes, as identified by the Team Surrey coaching team can be considered for Sports and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc. If you are an athlete competing at a national or international level, please contact performance@teamsurrey.co.uk to discuss whether you would qualify.
DDD-DDM in Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
Students not taking BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science but are performance athletes, as identified by the Team Surrey coaching team can be considered for Sports and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc. If you are an athlete competing at a national or international level, please contact performance@teamsurrey.co.uk to discuss whether you would qualify.
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element |
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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