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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: J100

Sport and Exercise Science

University of Bath
Bath, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge. Explore and understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments. This degree has three core strands: - Biomechanics: explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ technique - Physiology: learn about the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems - Psychology: examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings Through these core strands, you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biochemistry
Motor control
Nutrition and metabolism
Research methods
Sports medicine
Strength and conditioning
UCAS Code:J100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - A*AB

Typical offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels including B in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course: Biology Chemistry Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations Physics Psychology Sports, Exercise and Health Science If you are not studying one of these subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in one science or mathematics subject. We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course: Biology Chemistry Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations Physics Psychology Sports, Exercise and Health Science

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,000

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 — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£21,000£26,000£31,000
5 years£25,000£31,500£40,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — 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
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
11%Studying
14%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%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
80%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bath

University of Bath offers Sport and Exercise Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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