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Sport and Exercise Science

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Hendon Campus

Course summary

Course Summary
Middlesex University’s Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours degree equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to excel in the dynamic field of sport and exercise science. Based at our state-of-the-art facilities at StoneX Stadium, home to Saracens Rugby Club, you’ll engage in hands-on learning and professional practice to prepare for a range of exciting career paths in sports performance, health, and well-being.

Why Study Sport and Exercise Science at Middlesex?
Middlesex is ranked as the top university in London for Sport and Exercise Science by The Guardian League Tables 2023, offering an outstanding academic and practical learning experience. The course is based at StoneX Stadium, where a £23 million redevelopment of the West Stand provides advanced facilities for teaching, research, and performance. Students benefit from access to specialist labs, cutting-edge equipment, and simulation suites. Additionally, our strong partnerships with prestigious organisations like Saracens Rugby Club ensure your studies align with the latest industry standards and high-performance sport practices. With a 95% student satisfaction rate in the NSS 2024 survey, you’ll receive expert academic support and opportunities to gain valuable experience that enhances your career prospects.

What Will You Learn?
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the science behind sports performance and physical well-being. You’ll develop the skills needed to help athletes reach their full potential while minimising the risk of injury. The program includes at least 50 hours of work placement experience, enabling you to apply your knowledge in real-world sports and exercise settings. You’ll master techniques for analysing human movement, assessing physical fitness, and promoting well-being, while also gaining expertise in sports psychology and working effectively with athletes.

Graduates of this degree are well-prepared for careers in professional sports teams, health and fitness clubs, and sports development roles, with the option to specialise further through postgraduate study. Middlesex provides an exceptional foundation for a fulfilling career in sport and exercise science.

Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page:
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-honours/

How to apply

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:
C615
Institution code:
M80
Campus name:
Hendon Campus
Campus Code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

including 32 points in a Science subject or PE

A level
BBC

A Level = C/32 UCAS points or above in Science or PE

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

BTEC = must be in a related subject

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

in a related subject

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English, Maths and either a Science or PE at C/4 or above

Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise-science-degree

We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)72With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading
PTE Academic51With at least 51 in all components

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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