BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, psychological assessment and clinical skills. The programme includes an interdisciplinary module with other sport science programmes, a work experience placement, and a final-year dissertation presented at a student thesis conference. Students can specialise in psychology, biomechanics, physiology or nutrition in their final year.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and health assessment may be required for certain modules/placements. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 53%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Principles of Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Introduction to Practice in Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology
- Conducting Science in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Exercise and Training
- Social Psychology of Sport, Health and Exercise
- Sport Physiology
- Analysis of Human Movement
- Applied Issues in Strength and Conditioning
- Research Methods
- Nutrition in Sport and Exercise
- Dissertation (Sciences)
- Professional Practice in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Interdisciplinary Considerations in Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science
- Exercise Prescription for Health in Special Populations
- Biomechanics of Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
- Applied Sport Science
- Human Performance in Extreme Environments
- Nutrition in a Specialist Sporting Population
- Biomechanics in Health and Clinical Practice
- Applied Performance Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Hull do next?
89% 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 University of Hull?
93% 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 University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Hull 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 University of Hull?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.