BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, combining biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) endorsed, with laboratory-based practical sessions using motion capture and force plate analysis. Students undertake an Extended Research Project at final year.
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Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 58 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 23%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Exercise for Health and Wellbeing
- Coaching, Pedagogy and Skill Acquisition
- Foundational Movements and Fitness Testing
- Applied Research Skills for Sport and Exercise Science
- Practical Skills in Biomechanics
- Applied Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Exercise for Health Promotion
- Testing and Training for Sport and Exercise
- Performance Analysis
- Sports Injuries
- Extended Research Project
- Research Skills in Biomechanics
- Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Sport Performance and Wellbeing
- Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise
- Advances in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Placement and Professional Development
- Talent Identification and Development in Sport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Gloucestershire do next?
94% 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 Sciences at University of Gloucestershire?
100% 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 Sciences at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Gloucestershire 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 Sciences at University of Gloucestershire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.