BSc Sport and Exercise Science With Foundation Year

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year at Bedfordshire University allows students to explore how the body moves, works, and heals through sport and exercise. The foundation year helps students build skills in writing, maths, and science so they are ready for degree-level study. Once the foundation year is completed, students will learn about muscles, bones, nutrition, movement, and health. The course uses labs, tests, and field tasks to help students understand how people train and recover.

In the foundation year, students spend up to three days each week learning study skills, subject basics, and how to use university tools. After passing this year, students move into the main degree. They study biomechanics, exercise physiology, and social psychology. In later years, they use top labs, an environmental chamber, and more to explore how the body adapts. Students are taught through lectures, lab practicals, workshops, and testing real athletes in the high-performance lab.

Students build understanding through hands-on work and theory. They are assessed through lab reports, presentations, written tests, and practical work.

Located in the north of England, the University of Bedfordshire is known for its focus on strong teaching and student support. Alongside academic teaching, the university also places strong emphasis on student support, offering one-to-one guidance, skill-building workshops, and academic feedback sessions.

By combining structured teaching with personal development opportunities, the University of Bedfordshire provides a supportive and stimulating learning atmosphere that equips students to progress with both knowledge and confidence. The university earned a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, showing strong teaching and graduate outcomes.

Grade Requirements:

• Students typically need 48 UCAS tariff points, including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

• Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.

The University of Bedfordshire offers a range of financial support to help students throughout their studies. Students who perform well academically may be eligible for an Excellence Scholarship, worth £2,500 per year for up to three years. If students do not meet the high threshold but earn 120 UCAS tariff points, they can still receive a High Achievement Scholarship of £500 per year.

Students in sport programmes can apply for Sports Scholarships, which offer tailored support packages that include funding, access to sports science services, membership, and kit. The university also offers an Independent From Family Bursary for students without family support, available up to £7,600 over four years. Students should explore all options early and contact Student Finance for guidance.

Graduates of this BSc Sport and Exercise Science course from Bedfordshire University can get jobs such as:

• Exercise Physiologist
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Fitness Instructor
• Sports Scientist
• Health & Wellbeing Adviser

To apply for the Bedfordshire University BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course, students can submit applications through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.