BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The four-year programme includes an integrated foundation year before the standard BSc curriculum. Later years cover Sport and Exercise Physiology, Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis, and Sport and Exercise Nutrition, with a Research Project and Consultancy work module.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 7%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 24%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Athlete Assessment
- Athlete Development
- Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Human Physiological Systems
- Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applying evidence based interventions
- Motor Learning and Performance
- Physical Activity for Health
- Research Methods
- Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Consultancy work
- Research Project
- Training and Performance Enhancement
- Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
- Applied Sports Nutrition
- Injury and Rehabilitation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.