BSc Health and Exercise Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science is a sport and exercise sciences degree that explores human movement, physical performance, and the role of exercise in health and clinical care. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose an optional placement year to gain practical workplace experience. The first year covers the foundations through Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fundamentals of Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, and Fundamentals of Human Movement. The second year advances learning with Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Applied Biomechanics in Health & Exercise, Advanced Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise, and Applied Health and Exercise Psychology. The final year focuses on advanced study and research through Planning Projects in Sport and Exercise, Health and Exercise Medicine, Injury and Rehabilitation, Individual Project in Sport and Exercise, and Exercise Science for Clinical Populations.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Fundamentals of Physiology and Exercise Metabolism
- Fundamentals of Human Movement
- Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Applied Biomechanics in Health & Exercise
- Advanced Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Applied Health and Exercise Psychology
- Planning Projects in Sport and Exercise
- Health and Exercise Medicine, Injury and Rehabilitation
- Individual Project in Sport and Exercise
- Exercise Science for Clinical Populations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.