BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, a four-year undergraduate degree programme. The programme includes a foundation year covering biology, maths, and computer science. After the foundation year, students can progress to the first year of BSc Sport and Exercise Science, BSc Adventure Sport Science, BSc Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education, or BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) required. Offers are tariff based, 48 - 96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: Diplomas and Certificate accepted Cambridge Technical: Diplomas and Certificates accepted City & Guilds: Advanced Technical Diplomas accepted Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted Scottish Highers: accepted Irish Leaving Certificate: accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Applicants demonstrating a keen interest in Sport through their Personal Statement and/or qualifications - such as 'Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership' qualification or Level 3 subjects (e.g. PE) may be made a lower offer. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 19%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 1%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 41%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,000. 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
90% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
90% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.