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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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**Study a highly practical degree with dedicated pathways that fit your interests**If you love the science of the human body and want a highly practical degree in sport and exercise science, then we have the course for you.**Gain the knowledge and skills needed for your career**This course provides you with the scientific theory and practical skills required to support individuals and teams towards achieving their optimal performance whether that is in a sport, occupational or health ...Read more


Study a highly practical degree with dedicated pathways that fit your interests

If you love the science of the human body and want a highly practical degree in sport and exercise science, then we have the course for you.


Gain the knowledge and skills needed for your career

This course provides you with the scientific theory and practical skills required to support individuals and teams towards achieving their optimal performance whether that is in a sport, occupational or health setting.


Explore fundamental sport and exercise topics that include:

- Biomechanics- Nutrition- Physiology- Psychology- Strength and conditioning.


BASES-endorsed course

Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), you can be sure that this course covers the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.


CIMPSA-endorsed course

This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which shows that it provides the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as a sport and exercise scientist or health and exercise practitioner.


Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner


Qualification Approved Centre for Level 4 Award in Nutrition


Specialise your learning around your interests

Our course structure means that you will explore the fundamental of sport and exercise science before tailoring and personalising your degree to fit your interests and career aspirations through either our Sport Performance (SP) or Physical Activity for Health (PAH) routes.


Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories

Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.


Specialist facilities include:

- Biomechanics labs- Physiology labs- Psychology labs- Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)- Environmental climate chamber.


Gain real-world, hands-on experience with placement options

In the final year, there is the option to complete a placement which will allow you to apply theory and knowledge in a sport, exercise or health setting of your choice.


Learn from active sport and exercise science practitioners

You will learn from our team of experienced, applied practitioners who are active within their fields, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.


Smaller class sizes for better learning

Our commitment to smaller class sizes means that you won’t get lost in the crowd and that our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.


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Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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
£18,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Liam
16 Dec 24

The uni is small, which means to tend to know a lot of people so can be easy to make friends..Read more

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A
16 Jan 24

The university’s student support has been nothing but good things. I’ve always gained support from lecturers and also has a good student finance support center for those in need..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:12 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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To include a science A level (P.E. accepted) at grade C or better.

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Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
63%
Psychology
29%
Geography
17%
Biology
17%
History
10%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£9,250 per year

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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.

£9,250 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 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.

£16,344 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.

£16,344 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

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16344 Per year

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16 Dec 24
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The uni is small, which means to tend to know a lot of people so can be easy to make friends...
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16 Jan 24
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The university’s student support has been nothing but good things. I’ve always gained support from lecturers and also has a good student finance support center for those in need...
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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

The University of Chichester is a globally recognised higher education institution, with two state-of-the-art campuses....

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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