12Apr
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year offers a structured pathway into the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree. This course is delivered at our Bournemouth campus, offering an excellent environment for study in a stunning coastal location. In your foundation year, you’ll join a vibrant, multidisciplinary health sciences community, gaining confidence and essential academic skills under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. This thoughtfully designed year provides a seamless transition into the main degree programme, setting you on course for a rewarding career in sport, health, or performance science. Passionate about applied science and making a difference in society’s health? This interdisciplinary course delivers a broad scientific foundation in biomechanics, physiology, and psychology, which you’ll apply to areas like sports performance and exercise participation through to elite sports competition.
Modules
Year 0 All students studying on a Foundation course will take the following core units: Human Sciences I (20 credits) Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits) Personal and Professional Development (20 credits) Human Sciences II (20 credits) Gateway Extended Project (20 credits). Pathway Unit Foundations in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation (20 credits) Year 1 Introduction to Research Methods Sport and Exercise Science in Practice Multidisciplinary Approaches in Elite Sport Anatomy and Physiology Kinesiology Psychology of Exercise Year 2 Research methods Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science Physiology of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition Psychology of Sport and Performance Case based learning in a sport and exercise domain Year 3/ Year 4 Dissertation Professional Development Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (theory) Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (applied) Health Through the Lifespan You also have the option to take this course as a four-year sandwich programme, which includes a year of practical work experience alongside your academic study. Degree-related work placements, such as with a sports team, research setting, or exercise service, enable students to gain valuable experience.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
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:
- Foundation
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 - 64 - 100 points
Applicants should normally hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (C) including English and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. However, applications will be viewed holistically and in line with our contextual admissions process. For mature or non-traditional applicants’ consideration will be given to individual circumstances.
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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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17388* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £17388* | 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
These fees are for the 2025-26 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
There may be additional course related costs you will need to budget for to fully participate in and complete the course. For more information about additional costs for this course please visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/student-finances/additional-costs/
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF