Course summary
If you are interested in sport, exercise and biomedical sciences, this course will provide you with scientific knowledge into why and how the body functions during and after sport and exercise. Unlike most other sport and exercise courses, this degree has a strong scientific focus and includes an emphasis on medical aspects such as nutrition, health and ageing, as well as areas of biomechanics and the psychology of sport. You will enhance your employability through your Personal Development Portfolio. For this you will complete 100 hours of placement and profession-related activities that are tailored to individual career goals, and we have a dedicated placements manager to support you every step of the way. Sport at Nottingham The University of Nottingham has a strong tradition of sporting success across a wide number of sports. The University has finished in the BUCS top 10 for the last 15 years. In 2022 we finished 2nd in the UK. Sports scholarships are also available for talented athletes who wish to join this course. Why choose this course?
- Specialist labs - Engage with your learning in specially designed exercise and biomechanics laboratories
- Course flexibility - Flexibility to accommodate sporting and academic commitments
- Your learning - Learn from internationally recognised academics, who specialise in associated sport, medical, health and engineering fields
- Small group teaching - Connect with teaching staff through small group teachings
- Top 20 in the UK for Sports Science - Complete University Guide 2024
Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Sport-and-Exercise-Science-BSc-Hons-U6USPEXS.html
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1
GCSE/National 4/National 5
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A
T Level
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | including no less than 6.0 in any element |
TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
England | £9535* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
International | £30750* | Year 1 |
EU | £30750* | 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
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUndergraduate admissions
+44 (0) 115 951 5559