BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, integrating physiology, biomechanics, and psychology across three years. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an independent research dissertation in the final year, with an optional placement module available for structured professional experience.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
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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: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- 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 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 20%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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
- Research and Employability Skills
- Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sport Psychology, Exercise and Mental Health
- Sport and Exercise Research
- Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Physiological responses and Assessment for Sport and Exercise
- Control and Co-ordination
- Psychological Skills
- Clinical Physiology
- Designing Exercise Interventions
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Advanced Physiology
- Rehabilitation Biomechanics
- Professional Placement
- Nutrition in Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Injury
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
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 Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.