BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a sport and exercise science degree focusing on athlete performance, physiological testing, and human movement. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and includes work-based learning opportunities alongside a final-year honours project. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as The sporting mind, Mechanics of human movement, and Laboratory and field techniques in physiology. The second year progresses to applied studies through Applied analysis of human movement, Applied physiology and conditioning, and Work-based learning: Sport sciences. The final year involves advanced practical and independent study through Interdisciplinary practice in sport and exercise, Exercise for diverse populations, and Conditioning, rehabilitation and return to performance, culminating in the honours project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104-120. Three A-levels at grades BCC - BBB Or BTEC triple grades DMM - DDM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range Or T level M GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification Non-traditional learners are encouraged to apply and we will consider their work experience and ability to work at this level We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 78%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Your journey to becoming a scientist
- The sporting mind
- Mechanics of human movement
- Exercise and conditioning
- Laboratory and field techniques in physiology
- Research and academic skills
- Applied analysis of human movement
- Working with the athlete: Psychology in practice
- Applied physiology and conditioning
- Multidisciplinary approaches for performance
- Work-based learning: Sport sciences
- Research design and analysis
- Honours project
- Interdisciplinary practice in sport and exercise
- Conditioning, rehabilitation and return to performance
- Exercise for diverse populations
- Applied professional skills and career development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. 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 Science at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
75% 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 Plymouth Marjon 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.