Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
University of Exeter
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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

St Luke's Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

St Luke's Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

You’ll develop a holistic understanding of the human body and exercise and physical activity through the combination of medical sciences and sport and health sciencesYou will seek to prevent disease and treat targeted disorders through appropriate physical activity, lifestyle-related health behaviours and nutritionYou are supported and encouraged to undertake a Professional Training Year in the UK or abroad and gain invaluable experience working as part of a leading research teamYou’ll learn ...Read more

You’ll develop a holistic understanding of the human body and exercise and physical activity through the combination of medical sciences and sport and health sciencesYou will seek to prevent disease and treat targeted disorders through appropriate physical activity, lifestyle-related health behaviours and nutritionYou are supported and encouraged to undertake a Professional Training Year in the UK or abroad and gain invaluable experience working as part of a leading research teamYou’ll learn through interdisciplinary small group learningYou’ll be part of our world-renowned research community from day one, working with researchers on their current cutting-edge research

Key stats

Medicine
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
41/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary
£22,000
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
L
Lauren
03 Jan 25

The Exeter campus is a great place to be. It’s green spaces, multiple study spots and coffee shops makes it perfect for academic student life...Read more

K
Katelyn
13 Dec 24

Department of Sport and Public Health Sciences is amazing in my opinion. I absolutely love my course and being on St Luke’s - it’s a much more chill and friendly environment..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
97%
Chemistry
82%
Mathematics
52%
Psychology
16%
Geography
15%
HESA
Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
55%
Physical Education
54%
Psychology
32%
Geography
24%
Mathematics
20%
HESA

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Sports Studies reviews

Sports Studies
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L
Lauren
03 Jan 25
Exercise and Sport Sciences
The Exeter campus is a great place to be. It’s green spaces, multiple study spots and coffee shops makes it perfect for academic student life....
Read more
K
Katelyn
13 Dec 24
Exercise and Sport Sciences
Department of Sport and Public Health Sciences is amazing in my opinion. I absolutely love my course and being on St Luke’s - it’s a much more chill and friendly environment...
Read more
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