Sport and Exercise Science
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• If you are interested in the science behind sport and exercise, this course will keep you ahead of the game with specialist facilities, sports masterclasses and the chance to gain additional professional qualifications • Build vital employability skills on work placements with organisations like Derby County FC, Derbyshire Country Cricket Club and Burton Albion FC • Accredited and endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme, this course will provide you with many additional benefits and opportunities, and ensures the highest teaching standards are met • Derbyshire County Cricket Club • Derby County Football Club • Leicester City Football Club
Key highlights
- Accredited and endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Work placements with organisations like Derby County FC and Burton Albion FC
- Specialist sport and exercise science facilities
- Sports masterclasses included as part of the course
- Chance to gain additional professional qualifications
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C (or equivalent) from a Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C (or equivalent) from a Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology) T…
- T-level: Merit — …including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM (in Sport related subject) GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to H…
- BTEC: DMM — to include in Sport related subject
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sport scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance analyst
- Exercise physiologist
- Physical activity and health development officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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