Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

5 Years

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

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Stag Hill

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Sandwich including foundation year

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SEP-24

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5 Years

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**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation ...Read more


Foundation courses

A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.


Life as a foundation year student

During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.


Why choose this course

-Study a hands-on curriculum, recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work for a range of employers, including sports clubs, performance laboratories and nutrition companies.-Apply for one of our sports scholarships, designed for individuals with exceptional sporting ability, to help support your studies.-We are ranked top 10 in the UK for sports science by the Complete University Guide 2023 and have an over 90% satisfaction score for this course in the National Student Survey 2022.-Complete nationally recognised gym instructor, personal training and working with people with long term conditions qualifications, without any extra charge.


What you will study

On this course, you’ll learn to maximise sports performance, improve general health and wellbeing and treat different pathologies through exercise.In your first year, you’ll study topics, including anatomy, biochemistry, fitness and health, physiology, kinesiology, and skill acquisition, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.During your second year, you’ll apply your knowledge in a sporting context, incorporating perspectives from physiology, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics and management, with opportunity for interdisciplinary application and the development of discipline-specific practical skills.In your third year, you’ll select two optional modules, exploring topics such as advances in nutrition, biological rhythms, exercise referrals and prescriptions, and human movement and rehabilitation.You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed. Current students are investigating topics like ‘The effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extracts on running performance.’

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
9th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
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
£22,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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01 Mar 24

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Heather
14 Feb 24

I live studying in my program because they create many opportunities to get involved. I find since covid people can be a little closed off so that is one thing I'm not fond of in..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Overall:CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics

Overall: BBBCCRequired subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Physics or MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent:Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C

Overall:CCCRequired subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Physics or MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent:Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at PassRequired subjects:Access content will be assessed by FacultyMust include 15 level 3 credits in Science.GCSE or Equivalent:Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalents may be considered).

Overall:29Required subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Physics or MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.

Overall:MMMRequired subjects:Please contact us to discuss suitability.

Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.Required subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Physics or MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent:Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

Professional training - £1,850

£26,000 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 EU

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

Professional training - £1,850

£26,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
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.

Professional training - £1,850

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