Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Sport and exercise goes beyond physical fitness: it involves unlocking the full potential of human performance, enhancing mental wellbeing, cultivating teamwork, and contributing to a healthier, more resilient society.On our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll delve into technique, strategy, physiology and more to determine how teams and individuals can maximise their sports performance. Working on live briefs set by our industry partners, you’ll be a driving force for ...Read more

Sport and exercise goes beyond physical fitness: it involves unlocking the full potential of human performance, enhancing mental wellbeing, cultivating teamwork, and contributing to a healthier, more resilient society.On our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll delve into technique, strategy, physiology and more to determine how teams and individuals can maximise their sports performance. Working on live briefs set by our industry partners, you’ll be a driving force for success.But it doesn’t stop there. A healthy community is a happy community, and by getting involved with our Sport and Wellbeing Academy, you can give local people the tools and confidence to improve their lifestyles – from schoolchildren to adults of all ages and fitness levels.Sport and exercise science at NTU is about putting theory into practice, and seeing how you can make a difference to people’s lives. If you’re after a degree which gets you working hands-on with sportspeople, drives positive change, and opens doors to the fitness, sporting and wellbeing industries, look no further.BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at NTU isn’t just about science and theory: it’s about action. You’ll apply your learning to real life and real people from the get-go, and complete briefs set by our industry partners. Your projects could involve devising strategies for how athletes operate in different environmental climates; investigating the impact of age on performance in U9 to U15 football players; or examining the techniques of an Olympic sport using motion analysis software.From Year Two onwards, you’ll benefit from a broad range of optional modules – covering topics from illness and talent development to contemporary issues in sport – which allow you to tailor your degree and home in on your desired career path.


Study highlights include:

- Work on live briefs for big industry players, including the NHS, Sportstest and Nottingham Forest FC.- Take your learning beyond the classroom, with projects across our local community, visits to major sporting venues, and field trips around the UK.- Gain crucial work experience on an optional paid or voluntary placement year, working for organisations like local schools, sports clubs or physiotherapists.- Get familiar with advanced industry-standard sports science facilities, including specialist laboratories and purpose-built sports performance analysis suites.- Complete an independent sports project of your choice in your final year, reflecting your professional interests and bringing together everything you’ve learnt on your degree.- Boost your employability further by becoming a certified personal trainer, or by learning a language alongside your sports and exercise science studies on our University Language Programme (ULP).


BASES Endorsement

This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This endorsement recognises the high quality teaching on this course and its relevance to industry, putting you in a great place when you graduate.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 78 = 22% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
22%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Holly
27 Jan 25

I really enjoy studying here as there is a great employability team and amazing connections that you can make. After only a few months of studying here, I have already been put in..Read more

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Maddison
20 Jan 25

University here is so much fun, there is always something to do and people around. Freshers week was so easy having the freshers reps there to guide us through it all and help us..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a PE or a Science subject)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a PE or a Science subject)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant PE or Science modules

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level in a PE or a Science subject or equivalent

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including a PE or Science subject or equivalent).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant PE or Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
55%
Biology
27%
Psychology
23%
Mathematics
18%
Business Studies
15%
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I really enjoy studying here as there is a great employability team and amazing connections that you can make. After only a few months of studying here, I have already been put in...
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University here is so much fun, there is always something to do and people around. Freshers week was so easy having the freshers reps there to guide us through it all and help us...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
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