Sport & Exercise Science
Birmingham City University
Sport & Exercise Science
Course Summary
Endorsed by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) - the professional body for sport and exercise science; this Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) course will equip you with the skills to become a health sports professional, helping leading sports people to achieve their goals, or supporting the local community.
The course explores the science in sport and exercise, considering how disciplines such as physiology, psychology and biomechanics can be used to improve performance and enhance well-being. And it won’t just be about sport - you'll be looking at different aspects of health and people at opposite ends of the health spectrum. You’ll be trained to respond to the challenges facing society today, such as obesity, by working in professions that encourage and support greater physical activity.
This course is taught at our recently expanded £71 million City South Campus complete with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for you to access throughout your learning, such as a fitness suite, biomechanics lab, physiology lab, altitude chamber and nutrition kitchen.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
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: C600
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: City South Campus, Edgbaston
Campus code:
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
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A-level or Level 3 equivalent at Grade C or above
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or Level 3 equivalents
Pass with 120 credits at level 4
Must be in a Sport or Science related subject
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5
Must be in a Sport or Science related subject
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
112 UCAS tariff points. Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A-level or Level 3 equivalent at Grade C or above Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
A maximum of two AS-Level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent Level 3 qualifications
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3 with 30 credits at Distinction which must be in Biology, Chemistry or a Health related subject
If applying with an Access course you only need GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. You are not required to hold three GCSEs in total and GCSE Science is not required
112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education• Either the BTEC level 3 National Certificate must be in Applied Science or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Food Technology
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCD. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
Must include a Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above
Must be in either Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care
112 UCAS tariff points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
112 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
112 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health subject or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
112 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either the BTEC level 3 National Certificate must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall with grade 4 or above in at least one Higher Level subject from Group 4 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB
Must be in either Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3))
Must include Sport, Health or a Science subject related subject at Higher level
112 UCAS tariff points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health subject
112 UCAS tariff points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either the BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
112 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health subject or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | overall with no subject below 5.5 |
Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 6, with no subject below 5.5 If English is studied at GCSE Level but as a second language, IELTs must be completed to qualify for UK L2 requirement.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU