7May
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Exercise, health, and rehabilitation scientists help people to overcome challenges and play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing. They design exercise and rehabilitation programmes, carry out assessments and research in the NHS and the private healthcare sector. Our professionally endorsed Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science degree examines the causes, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease and injury. You'll gain hands-on practical experience on placement, through working with clients in the community, and in our BASES-accredited labs and extensive sport and exercise facilities. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
- Practical hands-on experience in our accredited labs and sport and exercise facilities.
- Work placement to gain professional experience.
- Opportunities to work with clients.
- Choice of option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations.
- Develop the expertise to work with a broad range of people including those with long-term conditions, sports injuries and disabilities.
- Learn with experts and innovative researchers.
- 8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
Modules
Year 1 Principles of Health and Rehabilitation Integrated and Applied Studies The Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise Foundations of Physiology for Sport and Exercise Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Fundamental Biomechanics Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology Year 2 Core modules Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology Sport and Exercise Psychology Exercise Referral and Rehabilitation Data Analysis and Research Methods Options*: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: Physical Education and Wellbeing Nutrition for Physical Activity Performance in Environmental Extremes Sport Psychology in Action Performance Assessment and Training Prescription in Strength and Conditioning Performance Analysis Final year Core modules Dissertation Personal and Professional Development Injury and Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise Science Options* Applied Sport Psychology Applied Exercise and Health Psychology Physiological Aspects of Exercise, Health and Nutrition Exercise and the Brain Science of Physical Training The Study of Physical Training Advanced Strength and Conditioning Advanced Performance Analysis Sports Nutrition Sport Business Entrepreneurship *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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
- Course code:
- C607
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
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) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT