BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, and Psychological Assessment. The course includes a final-year dissertation, optional modules in strength and conditioning, performance analysis, and lifestyle medicine, and placement opportunities with sports clubs and health organisations. It is accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA).
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Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. Equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points, including a science or sports-related subject. A level: 112 UCAS tariff points including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, PE, Sport Studies. BTEC: DMM to include Sports Science, Sports Studies or Applied Science. T level: Merit Access to HE: 112 UCAS tariff points. Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS tariff points to include Maths and/or Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS Tariff points with Bs in science subjects and: English - Higher H6 (D3), Ordinary O5 (C3) Maths - Higher H6 (D3), Ordinary O5 (C3) IB: 112 UCAS tariff points.
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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: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 23%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioenergetics and Nutrients
- Digital Tools and Skills for Sport and Exercise Science
- Human Physiology
- Introduction to Sports Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Principles of Training: Health and Performance
- Applied Strength and Conditioning (optional module)
- Biomechanics and Performance Analysis
- Exercise Physiology
- Lifestyle Medicine 1 (optional module)
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Research Methods and Study Design
- Sports Nutrition
- Dissertation
- Placement
- Your choice of career-focused module from:
- Your choice of optional modules: one per semester
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Salford 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 University of Salford?
78% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Salford 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 Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.