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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
Whether your ambition is to help athletes smash world records, or improve the quality of life for recovering patients, we can give you the tools to achieve it. Our Sport and Exercise Science degree equips you with the skills to enhance athletic performance and health. You'll study biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and nutrition, developing key competencies in academic writing, research methods, and data analysis. You'll also have the opportunity to spend an extra year expanding your horizons, working on a placement in industry. Study sport and exercise science at Manchester Met and you’ll have the support of our team of accredited sport scientists and experts who work with business, the NHS, government and international athletes. With our network of local sports organisations and health providers, you’ll have plenty of great opportunities to apply your knowledge and secure work placements. What’s more, in our £26m Institute of Sport building, you will have access to the latest technologies and world-class facilities, including human performance laboratories, a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and an environmental chamber that simulates extreme temperatures and altitudes. This course is also available with a foundation year.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS*
Professional study environment:Our £26m Institute of Sport is home to an extensive range of world-class facilities, including specialist physiology and performance labs, MRI and x-ray scanners for advanced imaging, and an environmental chamber for simulating extreme conditions. *
Top 10 for graduate prospects:We're ranked 9th in the UK for graduate prospects in sport science by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. *
Taught by leading researchers:We're 6th in the UK for the power of our research in sport (REF2021), and our academics feed cutting-edge knowledge into the course - including from their work with Olympic and Paralympic medal-winning athletes. *
Placement opportunities:You can choose to spend your third year on an industry placement, getting a taste of professional life in a sport or healthcare organisation and boosting your employability on graduation. *
Industry links:Take advantage of our partnerships, which include Manchester City F.C., Manchester City W.F.C., City in the Community, the Manchester United Foundation and the Manchester Giants basketball team.
112-120 Grades/points required
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