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Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

What is Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)?

Unique in its breadth, Sport and Exercise Sciences ranges across maximising individual and team performance to enhancing physical and mental well-being nationally.

Led by our Sports Sciences team you’ll join a course that brings together biomechanics, physiology, psychology and professional placements to help you uncover and sample pathways to a career in sport.

On this BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) endorsed course, you’ll start your journey to becoming an accredited Sport Scientist. You’ll undertake an extensive range of health and performance-based measurements, from body composition to exercise cognition to motion kinematics. From there you’ll develop dietary strategies, interrogate the sources and prevention of injuries, discover the connections between physical activity and the mitigation of chronic disease, and reveal how humans react in extreme environments.

With our focus on small class, multi-disciplinary and practical learning, your assessments will be coursework-led to gain a truly representative measure of graduate attributes sought by future employers and for postgraduate study.

You’ll join a University where Sport is part of our fabric. Be it the extensive and accessible wellbeing and research facilities at our purpose-built Oxstalls Campus & Sports Park, our range of sports scholarship packages or immense array of clubs – sport is a huge part of life here at Gloucestershire.

To support your undergraduate journey, we also offer fee waivers, bursaries and awards, for both UK and International students. At the end, as a Gloucestershire graduate you can choose to pursue one of our sports-related postgraduate courses, receiving a priority offer and an alumni fees discount.

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Entry requirements

    • 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points, from any level 3 qualification, which includes A-levels, BTEC, T-levels and many other qualifications. Please see the UCAS tariff calculator for a list of level 3 qualifications and associated tariff points.

      If you are unsure whether we could make you an offer or you have any questions, just get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.

    • English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

    • In order to study this course, offer holders will need to complete a satisfactory DBS and Health Clearance check.

    • This course is available with an additional integrated foundation year. This four year option has lower entry requirements – see below – than the other study type/s available.

      Typical offers
      48 UCAS tariff points, DD at A levels, PPP at BTEC or a Pass in your T Level.

      GCSEs
      Grade C/4 in English Language/Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Functional Skills).

      To apply for the integrated foundation year degree, select the ‘With foundation year’ option from the study types listed at the top of this page before clicking ‘Apply’.

      See course overview for more information about the interated foundation year option.

    • We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.

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Fees and costs

See the further details of fees and potential extra costs when studying a course at the University of Gloucestershire.
Start date Location UCAS code Fee (UK)
Fee per year
Fee (international)
Fee per year
Sep 2024 Oxstalls, Gloucester C600 £9,250 £16,600
Sep 2025 Oxstalls, Gloucester C600 TBC TBC

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UoG Career promise

At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.

96% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply**

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Careers

Sport and Exercise Sciences graduates are well-equipped for a range of exciting roles, including Sports Science Consultant, where they apply cutting-edge knowledge to enhance athletic performance. As Performance Analysts, they delve into data to optimise strategies for team sport success. Others may use their knowledge of nutrition to work in health, sport or in a food science environment. Our graduates are in institutions such as UK Anti-doping and British Swimming.

Clinical Physiologists make a difference in healthcare alongside Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructors and Health Promotion Specialists who contribute to public wellbeing. Recent graduates have progressed to become physiotherapists, while others provide physical activity within NHS mental health services. Those keen on developing knowledge can continue to study and become health or sport researchers within academic institutions nationally or internationally.

These roles indicate that our students have the skills to thrive in diverse fields within the sports and exercise industry, making a meaningful impact on individuals and communities alike.

Specialist sport and exercise science facilities

Our specialist teaching and research laboratories will enhance your learning. You will apply your knowledge and skills allowing you to work with both professional sports people and clinical populations.

World-leading and internationally-excellent research

Our sport and exercise research is at the forefront of developments in the sector, with over 70% rated as world-leading and internationally-excellent (UK Research Excellence Framework 2021). This expertise ensures that you’re at the leading edge of sports and exercise science knowledge and developing high-quality research and data analysis skills.

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