BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have the option to complete a professional placement year during their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB / Required subject: At least one from: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject. IB: 33-32 / Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in a science subject. BTEC: DDD-DDM in Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Sport and Exercise Science (38YX) at the University of Surrey for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 20%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Skill Acquisition & Research Methods
- Contemporary Studies In Nutrition, Food And Exercise
- Cell Biology And Biological Chemistry
- Biochemistry: Building Blocks Of Life
- Introduction To Biomechanics
- Integrating Human Physiology
- Exercise For Health And Fitness
- Fundamentals Of Sports Psychology
- Sports And Exercise Biomechanics
- Human Nutrition For Sport And Exercise
- Research Methods For Nutrition And Exercise 1
- Pathology: A Metabolic Perspective
- Performance Analysis
- Musculoskeletal Injury And Rehabilitation
- Performance Physiology & Training
- Application Of Research And Professional Skills In Nutrition, Food And Exercise Sciences
- Exercise Referral And Prescription
- Sports And Exercise Nutrition
- Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
- Strength And Conditioning
- International And Public Health Nutrition
- Biological Rhythms
- Psychology Of Exercise & Health
- Applied Practice
- Sport And Exercise Immunology
- Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Surrey do next?
85% 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 Surrey?
98% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Surrey 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. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Surrey?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.