Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you’re passionate about applied science and want to forge a career making a difference to the health of our society, this interdisciplinary course will give you the broad scientific knowledge you need – plus the opportunity to tailor your course in line with your own specific interests. You’ll learn about biomechanics, physiology and psychology, then apply that knowledge in a range of areas including injury rehabilitation, paediatric (children and young people) populations, sports performance, and prescribing and promoting exercise. Choose this course if you want to experience cutting-edge research combined with hands-on practical experience working in our Sports Performance Centre. You’ll also benefit from our expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, plus our personalised approach to learning, ensuring you not only gain a deep understanding of the subject matter but also develop the practical skills and critical thinking necessary to excel in this rapidly evolving field
Modules
Year 1 - Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Exercise, Health & Sport, Motor Learning & Biomechanics, Introduction to Research Methods, Interdisciplinary Approaches in Sport, Exercise and Health Science . Year 2 - Research Methods, Sport and Performance Psychology, Physiology of Sports Performance, Sports Biomechanics, Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Injury and Rehabilitation. Year 3 - Dissertation, Physical Activity Prescription and Promotion Optional units - Applied Sport Psychology, Advanced Physiology, Advanced Biomechanics, Paediatric Exercise and Health
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BASES, British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBBBB - BBCCCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H4, H4, H4
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each section |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | with minimum scores of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16560* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16560* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF