Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University - UCAS

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Course summary

Our world-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is renowned for fundamental and applied research which supports knowledge advancement and informs the practice of organisations worldwide. We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. Together, our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of:

  • performance in sport
  • lifestyle for health and wellbeing
  • participation in sport and exercise.
Our staff are internationally renowned for the quality of their teaching and research. 100% of our research impact was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), while we have been ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for five years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021). Our research and our academics also regularly capture media attention, such is our prominence in the fields of health, sport, exercise and biomedical science. We have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research. Our facilities support a wide range of research within the following areas:
  • physiology, nutrition and biochemistry
  • psychology
  • human biology
  • sports policy and management
  • physical activity and health
  • biomechanics
  • physical education


Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

The tuition fees shown are for new students commencing the first year of study in the specified year only. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. Part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee. If you are an international student considering part-time study, please contact [email protected] to discuss your eligibility.
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University - UCAS