Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

Keele University | Keele United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,200
(c. USD27,030.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Our BSc in Sport and Exercise Science challenges students to explore the vital role of science in athletic performance and physical activity. As one of the few UK programs housed within a Medical Faculty, this degree offers a unique academic setting that blends scientific theory with practical application and professional development. The curriculum combines classroom learning with hands-on lab experience, equipping graduates with the skills needed for careers in sports, fitness, and health industries.

This program is currently pursuing accreditation from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).Program highlightsThe growing emphasis on physical activity and elite athletic performance has created rising demand for qualified sport and exercise scientists.

Understanding Sport and Exercise Science

This discipline applies scientific principles to athletic and fitness contexts. Professionals in this field use evidence-based approaches to enhance individual and team performance while addressing broader societal health challenges.Professional placement opportunity

With today's competitive job market, employers value candidates with practical experience. Our program includes work placements to help students develop professional networks, apply classroom knowledge, and gain workplace experience.Foundation year optionOurFoundation Yearprogram offers an alternative pathway to university study, helping students build academic skills and subject knowledge before beginning their degree. This additional year can strengthen your preparation for higher education while boosting confidence.Career prospects95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue their education within 15 months of completing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20)Graduates will be prepared for diverse careers in sports and health fields. The program provides comprehensive understanding of human physiology during physical activity, with opportunities for industry experience in later years. The curriculum mirrors real-world professional practice, enabling students to grow personally while contributing to the advancement of sport and exercise science nationally.


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Language Requirements

English
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Qualification Requirements

A Level - BBB in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, Contextual Offer BCC in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. Access to HE Diploma - 122 UCAS points in a Computing, Engineering, Health, Nursing, Medicine, Science, or Sports Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science, Contextual Offer DMM  in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in one Science A Level from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Distinction and Merit in Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in any A Level. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Merit in Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport, or Sport and Exercise Science BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in any two A Levels. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or 30 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Contextual Offer 544 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or 28 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification. T Level - Merit in any of the following T levels: Health, Healthcare Science, or Science. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).

Tuition GBP 20,200
Keele, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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