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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

University of Surrey

Guildford, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,100
Country Rank#21
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Why choose this course

Study a hands-on curriculum, recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.
Access specialised exercise equipment at our £36m Surrey Sports Park and our sport and exercise science laboratories, including cycle ergometers, Olympic lifting platforms, force plates, a linear position transducer, an optical measurement system, isokinetic dynamometers and a sports vision trainer (SVT) hand-eye coordination device.
Gain industry experience through our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme, where you can work for a range of employers, including sports clubs, performance laboratories and nutrition companies.
Apply for one of our sports scholarships, designed for individuals with exceptional sporting ability, to help support your studies.
Complete nationally recognised gym instructor, personal training and exercise referral qualifications, without any extra charge.
We are ranked top 10 in the UK for Sports Science by the Complete University Guide 2023.
Enter the jobs market with confidence. Surrey was named University of the Year for Graduate Employment in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Course Content
Year 1

Module Title
- Anatomy & Kinesiology
- Biochemistry: The Many Molecules Of Life
- Cell Biology
- Skill Acquisition & Research Methods
- Biochemistry: Building Blocks Of Life
- Introduction To Biomechanics
- Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills
- Principles Of Exercise, Fitness & Health
Year 2

Module Title
- Exercise Physiology And Biochemistry
- Fundamentals Of Sports Psychology
- Human Nutrition For Sport And Exercise
- Sports And Exercise Biomechanics
- Management Of Sports Organisation
- Musculoskeletal Injury And Rehabilitation
- Pathology: A Metabolic Perspective
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Training And Assessment
- Research Methods For Nutrition And Exercise 1
Year 3

Module Title
- Psychology Of Exercise & Health
- Research Methodology For Nutrition And Exercise 2
- Sport And Exercise Immunology
- Sports And Exercise Nutrition
- Advances In Nutrition: Nutrients In Health And Disease
- Applied Practice
- Biological Rhythms
- Exercise Referral And Prescription
- Human Movement & Rehabilitation
- International And Public Health Nutrition
- Strength And Conditioning
- Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise
Entry Requirement
A-level:
- Overall: BBC.
- Required subjects: One of (at grade B): Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology or a related subject.
- Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
- GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII , English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (excluding Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/U.P/Bihar/Gujrat/Punjab).
Mathematics:
- Standard XII, Mathematics Pass
- All India Secondary School Examination, C2
- Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 6.
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual tuition fees for courses starting in October 2022:
- UK: £9,250
- Overseas: £23,100
Additional costs

There are associated costs with this course:
- Safety equipment and/or uniform: £86 – the equipment pack includes laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, laboratory book, pen and padlock. The exercise kit includes t-shirt, polo shirt and shorts. You are also responsible for the costs associated with maintaining/washing your kit.
Grand total: £86.
Career Prospect
On our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme, you can choose to work for a range of employers, including sports clubs, sports performance laboratories, health organisations, nutrition companies, and other academic institutions, to practise and enhance your skills.

Previous students have gained placements with:
- AFC Wimbledon
- Bristol City Football Club
- British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association
- Christ Hospital School
- Club LaSanta
- Guildford City Swimming Club
- Harlequins F.C.
- Hawkeye
- Houston SaberCats
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Surrey Sports Park
- Team Bath
- University of Gothenburg
- University of Copenhagen
- University of Wollongong
- West Ham United Football Club.
We also have an extensive number of partner institutions that offer placements exclusively to Surrey students, giving you access to research laboratories across the world. Our partner institutions include:
- Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA
- Massey University, New Zealand
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- North Carolina State University, North Carolina, USA
- University of Wollongong, Australia.

Cost Of Studying At University of Surrey

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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