Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) - BSc (Hons) Degree
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCyncoed Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This BSc Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) degree is only open to medical students in the UK who are deemed suitable for intercalation by their ‘home university’. This is usually after the intermediate/pre-clinical phase of study, but variation may exist across different medical schools. This programme is not a ‘top-up’ course.
By undertaking this degree, you will integrate with students on the final year of the ‘BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science’ degree and work in the challenging sports and exercise environment, within first class sports science laboratories and sports facilities.
Key highlights
- Intercalated degree designed specifically for UK medical students
- Study alongside final-year sport and exercise science undergraduates
- Access to first class sports science laboratories and sports facilities
- Hands-on work in challenging sport and exercise environments
- Not a top-up course: a distinct intercalated programme
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.
Up to 20% of feesFull Fee Discount
Award: Up to £1,000
Sport Scholarships
Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Award: £2,500
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise medicine doctor
- Doctor (medical practitioner)
- Clinical researcher in exercise physiology
- Sports physician
- Rehabilitation medicine doctor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,000
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 Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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