BSc Sport & Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, combining biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Programming. Students can tailor their studies to focus on either health and fitness or performance. CIMSPA Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer certifications are available through specific modules, and a research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 23%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 26%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 8%
- Natural and social science professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Motion Capture and Mechanics: Assessing Athletes
- Human Performance: Exploring Physiology and Nutrition
- Brain, Body and Behaviour: Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Exercise Programming for Health, Fitness and Performance
- Optimising Human Physiology
- Psychology of Performance and Participation
- Strength and Conditioning in Diverse Population
- Biomechanics in Sport: Movement Analysis and Injury Prevention
- Project Development
- Project Realisation
- The Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist
- Professional Development and Employability in Sport and Exercise Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at University of Lancashire?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.