Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Undergraduate BSc Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Sport and exercise science

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

Explore human potential in facilities used by Olympians with our Sport and Exercise Science degree

Examine scientific principles, such as physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, to understand and improve sports performance with our Sport and Exercise Science degree. You will learn about human anatomy, the physiology of exercise, the social influences on performance, and more.

Our vibrant and exciting programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES). Many of our staff are also active professional BASES members.

Exceptional reputation for sport

St Mary’s has an exceptional reputation for sport. With our Sport and Exercise Science BSc, you will have access to sports clubs and opportunities to work with professional teams and societies.

Share world-class facilities with Olympians

You will share our world-class facilities with Olympians, other students, and the community. Some of our facilities include:

  • environmental chamber,

  • strength and conditioning facility

  • specialist physiology laboratories

  • biomechanics laboratories.

    Learn from experts

    We take pride in our excellent teaching. We have an extensive team of academics covering a broad range of subjects, so you can specialise in an area of sport science.

    You will learn from experts conducting research – from motor rehabilitation to how cherry juice aids recovery.

    Our student, Ashika, tells us that our lecturers are also “really friendly. You can ask them anything”.

    Our Sport and Exercise Science degree rose 27 places in the Complete University Guide 2023.

    Follow St Mary’s Sport Science on Twitter.

    About the Foundation Year

    Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science - BSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Twickenham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

    Offered by

    St Mary's University, Twickenham

    Twickenham

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