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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Sandwich Including Foundation Year
SEP-24
5 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Sandwich including foundation year
SEP-24
5 Years
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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 studentDuring 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 studyOn 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.’
Exam type
A levelA 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.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
Professional training - £1,850
£26,000 per year
Students from EU
Professional training - £1,850
£26,000 per year
Students from International
Professional training - £1,850
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