BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and includes an independent research project at Level 6. An optional placement year is available, extending the programme to four years.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (or equivalent) Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or Level 3 equivalent, at Grade C or above Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health subject or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Required subjects: Accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 74%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Skills and Data Analysis
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Science of Strength and Conditioning
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology in Extreme Environments
- Exercise Referral and Prescription
- Performance Analysis of Elite Sport
- Psychology of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
- Strength and Conditioning in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham City University do next?
95% 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 Birmingham City University?
92% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham City University?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.