Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science program at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to equip students with the skills to enhance athletic performance and health. The program covers various disciplines, including biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and nutrition.

Course Overview

The program is taught via a blended approach of theory and practical classes. In the first year, students study anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology as core modules. As they progress through the degree, they have the opportunity to select options relating to health or performance.

Features and Benefits

• The program is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including human performance laboratories and an environmental chamber.
• The program offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life in a sports or health organization.
• Partnerships with local sports organizations and health providers provide opportunities for work placements.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• The program is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES).
• Manchester Metropolitan University has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
• The university is a top 100 global university for sport subjects (QS Subject Rankings 2025).

Year 1

The first year introduces key disciplines, including sport and exercise psychology, professional skills in sport, and human movement. Units typically include:

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

Year 2

In the second year, students develop more detailed knowledge of the disciplines of physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition. Modules typically include:

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

Year 3

The final year focuses on the key skills needed in planning research and undertaking an individual project in an area of choice. Modules typically include:

• Planning Projects in Sport and Exercise
• Individual Project in Sport and Exercise
• Option modules, such as Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis, Exercise Science for Clinical Populations, Multidisciplinary Strategies for Sports Performance, and Public Health Nutrition and Exercise Prescription

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• UK students: 112-120 UCAS tariff points, with a minimum grade C in at least one of Physical Education, Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
• International students: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Fees and Funding

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

Careers Support and Prospects

• 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• The program provides opportunities to develop skills and build connections to the working world.
• Careers support and resources are available to help students get ready for further study or working life.

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