Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
St Mary's University, TwickenhamSport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc is an undergraduate degree at St Mary's University, Twickenham, based in Twickenham, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey. Entry requires around 48 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
89.35%
NSS · Office for Students
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.
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ