BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, combining physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, and psychology. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and a Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and organises study around two themes: sports performance, and exercise, physical activity, health and wellbeing.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 75%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Psychology and Coaching
- Principles of Physiology and Nutrition
- Foundations of Sports Performance Analysis
- The Biomechanics of Strength and Conditioning
- Suffolk Graduate 1
- Enhancing Psychological Performance
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Public Health
- Supporting Athletes in High Performance Sport
- Data Visualisation
- Suffolk Graduate 2
- Talent Development and Elite Environments
- Contemporary Issues in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine
- Athlete Conditioning for High Performance Sport
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Research Project
- Suffolk Graduate 3
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. 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 University of Suffolk do next?
100% 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 Suffolk?
100% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Suffolk?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.