Keele University

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc is designed to challenge you to examine the fascinating role science plays within sport and exercise. As one of a handful of sport and exercise degree programmes delivered within a Faculty of Medicine in the UK, you will have the opportunity to study within an academically rigorous environment, that nurtures the merging of scientific knowledge, hands-on practical experience, and professional practice. Through a combination of theory and practice, this course will enable you to develop real-world, lab-based practical skills in preparation for employment in the sport, exercise, and health sector.

Key highlights

  • Delivered within a Faculty of Medicine, one of few in the UK
  • Combines scientific knowledge, hands-on practice and professional practice
  • Develops real-world, lab-based practical skills
  • Optional international year or placement year available
  • Prepares graduates for the sport, exercise and health sector

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • BTEC: DDM — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sport scientist
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Performance analyst
  • Health and fitness adviser
  • Exercise referral specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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