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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: HES1

Health and Exercise Science

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Exercise can be an incredibly powerful tool – whether to drive elite athletic performance or to fight obesity, cancer, depression and a range of other conditions. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science programme can help you master how exercise is best used to treat health conditions and understand how to adapt training when a health condition alters a person’s ability to exercise, by blending an understanding of human biology, physiology and psychology. Studying a wide range of modules, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the human body, explorin... International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Sports and Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Clinical Exercise Science
Research Methods and Statistics
Nutrition and Health Science
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:HES1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,500£27,000£30,000
5 years£23,500£31,000£35,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Health and Exercise Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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