Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.
This degree has three core strands running throughout the course:
Biomechanics will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ technique
Physiology will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems
Psychology will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings
Through these core disciplines you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation and understand the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.
Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:
biochemistry
motor control
nutrition and metabolism
research methods
sports medicine
strength and conditioning
In your first year you'll develop your functional anatomy knowledge and link it to basic concepts of biomechanics. You’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology and psychology and their application to sport and exercise. You will develop your skills in research design and statistics.
In your second year you'll advance your knowledge of biomechanics and explore interdisciplinary studies in connection with nutrition and psychology of sport. You’ll apply your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge to sport and exercise medicine, and develop practical skills that relate to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.
In the final BSc year you'll design and carry out a year-long research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards a specific discipline and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C607
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.
We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
Alternate offer:
AAB
Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics plus one of:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification,
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
For any of these offers, we will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
T level Typical offer
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
36 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits achieved at Distinction in a science subject.
We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. You should be studying at least 12 credits (preferably more) in at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics).
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers including one science or mathematics subject.
Psychology is accepted as a science subject for this course.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
D*D*D
We are able to consider the following BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas (QCF):
D*D*D in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Sport and Exercise Science, Applied Science and Health and Social Care (Health Sciences) with Distinctions in at least 7 science-related units.
If you are studying towards a BTEC qualification in Sport or another subject-area, we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. You may also wish to consider our Sport Management and Coaching or Health and Exercise Science courses.
We prefer you to have achieved grade 6 or B in GCSE English, Maths and science qualifications.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject.
We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations
Physics
Psychology
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
If you are not studying one of these subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. For this course you will typically need to study a science or mathematics course from our accepted list (see IB Diploma requirements) at Higher or Standard Level alongside Higher Level subjects and appropriate vocational study equivalent to two A levels (if your science is taken at HL) or three A levels (if your science is taken at SL). This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF).
If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Science or Health and Social Care (Health Studies) we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements below.
Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
We are able to consider the following BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas (RQF):
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport and Exercise Science, with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Health and Social Care (Health Studies), with Distinctions in two of the following units: 3, 11, 13 or 24.
If you are studying towards a BTEC qualification in Sport or another subject-area, we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. You may also wish to consider our Sport Management and Coaching or Health and Exercise Science courses.
We prefer you to have achieved grade 6 or B in GCSE English, Maths and science qualifications.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Most of our students will join us with three principal subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a Global Perspectives course or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics, plus one of:
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
GCSE requirements
GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
GCSE in one of Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics grade 4 or C
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics or a science GCSE if you study a higher level qualification in that subject (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
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Claverton Down
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Bath
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