BSc Sports and Exercise Science

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C611

Campuses

Colchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,600 / year(s)

Next Intake October-2026

BSc Sports and Exercise Science

About

Our BSc Sports and Exercise Science (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our sports and exercise science courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance.

Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES).

During Year Zero you will study on our Sport and Exercise Science Pathway which will cover topics such as Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, and Mathematics and Statistics for Sport. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Sports and Exercise Science Pathway will have a choice of which course to progress with. As well as BSc Sports and Exercise Science, you could also study BSc Sport Coaching.

From Year One, you study topics including:

how and why different energy systems are deployed at different exercise intensities
biomechanical principles behind acute and chronic sporting injuries, and how these can be applied to prevent injuries
the role of ergogenic aids in improving athletic performance
how physical activity and nutrition can reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic disease
the design and implementation of psychological skills training programmes

Practical work in your first two years provides you with the professional and scientific skills you need to conduct your own research project in your final year, and to make the transition to postgraduate study or a fulfilling career in a range of industries, especially sport, health and education.

As part of our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, you'll have an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. We bring together research, share knowledge, and enhance placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.

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Disciplines

Sport

Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Previous university/college study is required in addition to local high school qualifications for our Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses.

We accept a number of international qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate with the majority of our courses requiring a grade 30 or above or the SATR with the majority of our courses requiring a minimum of 1100 out of 1600 with 550 in each test.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or specified score in another equivalent test that we accept. Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here If we accept the English component of an international qualification it will be included in the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries. English language shelf-life If you require a Student visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications. Pre-sessional English courses If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS. Pending English language qualifications You don’t need to achieve the required level before making your application, but it will be one of the conditions of your offer. If you cannot find the qualification that you have achieved or are pending, then please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk. Additional Notes If you’re an international student, but do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College