BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, a cellular molecular and sport and exercise science and biomedical engineering degree focusing on the scientific principles underpinning human performance, health and physical activity. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course is available as a three-year full-time option or a four-year route incorporating an industrial placement year. The first year covers fundamental topics through Anatomy and Physiology, Academic Skills and Data Description, Integrated, Professional and Applied Skills in Sport and Exercise Science, Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. The second year builds quantitative research and investigative techniques via Research Methods: Data Analysis and Physical Activity and Health (SES), alongside optional subjects such as Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Physiology of Exercise and Training, Biomechanics of Sport, Motor Control and Motor Learning, Expert Performance in Sport, and Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology. In the final year, students complete a compulsory Final Year Project alongside optional modules covering advanced physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor control, climate action, and applied psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education. IB: 38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at HL: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health Science. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A Levels in required subjects at grades AA. If the BTEC is in one of our preferred subjects, then only one of the two A levels needs to be in a required subject. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A level in a required subject at grade A. The BTEC must be in one of our preferred subjects. If not in a preferred BTEC subject, then two A levels in required subjects at grades AA are needed. A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at D*D*D if taken in a preferred BTEC subject and in combination with one required A level at grade A. Please note that Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education. Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications equivalent in size to the BTEC versions outlined above are also acceptable. Preferred BTEC: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science). Preferred CTEC: Sport and Physical Activity.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Sport and Exercise Science (C600) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 30%: 551 offers from 1,814 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 22%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Teaching Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Natural and social science professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 965 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 17%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic Skills and Data Description
- Integrated, Professional and Applied Skills in Sport and Exercise Science
- Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods: Data Analysis
- Physical Activity and Health (SES)
- Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
- Physiology of Exercise and Training
- Biomechanics of Sport
- Motor Control and Motor Learning
- Expert Performance in Sport
- Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Final Year Project
- Physiology of Exercise and Health
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Physiology of Sport Performance
- Advanced Sport Biomechanics
- Advanced Motor Control of Sport Movements
- Sport, Climate Action and Nature
- Applied Exercise Psychology
- Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £51,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough 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 Loughborough University?
95% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University?
30% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 551 offers from 1,814 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.