BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme's first year covers physiology, nutrition, human movement, and psychology. An independent research project presented in journal article format and a 50-hour work placement are included in the degree.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 63%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- 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
- Sport Science in Action
- Principles of Human Movement
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Fundamentals of Physiology and Nutrition
- Exercise Training and Prescription
- Exercise for Health & Wellbeing
- Research & Professional Practice in Sport & Exercise Science
- Investigating Exercise and Sport
- Building Professional Skills
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Physiology
- Applied Sports Psychology
- Applied Biomechanics
- Data Driven Sport Science
- Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
- Sports Nutrition
- Independent Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science
- Work-Based Learning (Sport and Exercise Science Placement)
- Global Issues in Sport & Exercise Science
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Advanced Sports Nutrition
- Advancing Women’s Health and Performance in Sport & Exercise
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Physiological Support of the Elite Athlete
- Technological Solutions in Sport & Wellness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester do next?
65% 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 Worcester?
85% 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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester 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.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.