University of Kent

BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is a four-year undergraduate course that starts with a foundation year (Year 0). This offers a different way to start the degree if students don't yet have the grades needed for direct entry. The course studies how sport and exercise impact the human body. Students will cover key science areas like physiology (body function), human movement, and the mind. The course is officially approved by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

 

Students will learn through methods such as lectures, group discussions (seminars), and practical, hands-on sessions in specialist laboratories using professional equipment. Assessments are designed to build important workplace skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, and data analysis. Students gain a strong scientific background and valuable experience from the excellent campus facilitie

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants for the BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year usually need around 80 UCAS Tariff points from their qualifications.

  • This is typically achieved with A-level grades of CDD, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMP. A pass in GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C or 4 is also needed for admission.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to show they are competent in English.

  • This is commonly done by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with no section score lower than 5.5. Other approved English language test scores may also be accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

The major careers for graduates BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent are:

  • Exercise Physiologist

  • Sports Therapist/Rehabilitator

  • Performance Analyst

  • Health and Wellbeing Coach

  • Physical Education Teacher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students on this BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year in the University of Kent is £23,500 per year.

Admission

Applications for the course are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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