BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Communication & Writing. The programme offers an optional placement year. The final-year Sport and Exercise Project spans the full academic year, with options to undertake experimental research, a practice-based case study, or a systematic review.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List , or 30 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Assessment and Applied Practice (15 credits)
- Evidence in Sports and Exercise Medicine (15 credits)
- Physiology of Sport, Exercise and Health (15 credits)
- Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
- Biomechanical Concepts and Techniques (15 credits)
- Research Skills (15 credits)
- Evidence-Based Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
- Experiential Learning in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Innovations in Sport and Exercise Technology (15 credits)
- Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Physiology (15 credits)
- Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Biomechanics (15 credits)
- Sport and Exercise Project (30 credits)
- Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology (30 credits)
- Interdisciplinary Approaches in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Experience and Skills Learning (15 credits)
- Health in Places of Work and Learning (15 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Keele 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 at Keele University?
91% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Keele University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.