Health and Exercise Science
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Watch our video of how you can turn your sporting passion into a degree at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. Exercise can be an incredibly powerful tool – whether to drive elite athletic performance or to fight obesity, cancer, depression and a range of other conditions. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise...
Key highlights
- Taught within the university's Institute of Sport
- Explores exercise for elite athletic performance
- Covers exercise to fight obesity, cancer and depression
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in at least one of Physical Education, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics (with a Pass in Practical Assessment)…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in at least one of Physical Ed
- BTEC: DMM — to include in Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Scienc; BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in a science subject with a minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Exercise physiologist
- Health and fitness instructor
- Exercise referral specialist
- Health improvement practitioner
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Sports development officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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