Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science

The BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of how exercise can shape the human body, harnessing physical activity to push boundaries, treat conditions, and improve lives.

Course Overview

This course combines the long-standing strengths of the established sport and exercise science undergraduate programme with impact-focused healthcare research experience. Students will be taught by a range of experts in exercise and healthcare, ensuring the degree provides the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge and experiences available.

Features and Benefits

• Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport harnesses expertise across the world of sport from its £26m state-of-the-art building on Oxford Road, Manchester.
• Students will be taught by research-active staff with varied research specialities across exercise, healthcare conditions, and interventions.
• The course offers a vocational focus, equipping students with practical, transferable skills vital for a future in sport science or healthcare.
• Academics feed cutting-edge knowledge into the course, whether from their research or work with Olympic and Paralympic medal-winning athletes.
• Students will have the option to spend a year getting a taste of professional life, working on placement in a sport or healthcare organisation, building vital workplace skills and practical experience.

Course Structure

The course is structured over three years, with an optional fourth year for a placement. The curriculum includes a combination of core modules and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their learning to their interests and career goals.

Year 1

In the first year, students develop a solid foundation in human movement, physiology, and metabolism, as well as professional skills. Core modules include:

• Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise
• Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Fundamentals of Physiology and Exercise Metabolism
• Fundamentals of Human Movement

Year 2

The second year develops professional skills for sport and exercise science alongside specialist knowledge for health and exercise psychology, the application of biomechanics, physiology, and nutrition. Core modules include:

• Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
• Applied Biomechanics in Health & Exercise
• Advanced Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise
• Applied Health and Exercise Psychology

Year 3

The third year explores the barriers to physical activity and health, the application of injury management and mitigation, as well as key skills for planning and analysis of research methods in sport. Students will also conduct a research project on a specialist theme or their choice linked to sport or health. Core modules include:

• Planning Projects in Sport and Exercise
• Health and Exercise Medicine, Injury and Rehabilitation
• Individual Project in Sport and Exercise
• Exercise Science for Clinical Populations

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• UK students: Level 3 qualifications, including GCE A levels, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T level, and IB Diploma
• International students: IB Diploma, IELTS, and country-specific entry requirements

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates
• Careers Service support, including Future Me and Rise, to get ready for further study or working life
• Opportunities to meet employers and prepare for interviews
• Lifelong access to online career resources as an alumnus

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development
• BSc (Hons) Manchester City Community Football Coaching
• Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Sport and Exercise Sciences route)
• FdSc Manchester City Community Football Coaching

Disclaimers

• Programme review: Our programmes undergo annual and major reviews to ensure an up-to-date curriculum.
• Important notice: This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes and the University, regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
• Confirmation of regulator: The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).