Sport, Health & Exercise FdSc
University of Suffolk
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Qualification

Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Location

University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

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

This course combines study with a placement or employed post within the sport or health sector. You will develop a range of transferrable skills that employers look for; such as producing a range of documents, analyse and synthesise information, work effectively within a team, manage your own learning and workload, solve problems and critically reflect on your own and others work. Graduates have gone onto work as exercise referral specialists, personal trainers, sports therapists, sports ...Read more

This course combines study with a placement or employed post within the sport or health sector. You will develop a range of transferrable skills that employers look for; such as producing a range of documents, analyse and synthesise information, work effectively within a team, manage your own learning and workload, solve problems and critically reflect on your own and others work. Graduates have gone onto work as exercise referral specialists, personal trainers, sports therapists, sports coaches and teacher training (further study is required).

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WUSCA ranking:
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34/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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84th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
What students say
J
Jacob
27 Nov 24

One of the best things is the lecturers and how they teach the subject. Also the campus is very nice and very easy to get around...Read more

J
Jacob
27 Nov 24

The university itself is great and there is so much support and all the staff are really helpful. Only downside is due to the location, there isn’t much student life as there are..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CDD Grades / Points required

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80 Grades / Points required

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

MMP Grades / Points required

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England

£8,220 per year

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Students from England

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£8,220 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 Scotland

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£8,220 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 Wales

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

£8,220 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 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.

£8,220 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 Channel Islands

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University of Suffolk
University of Suffolk , Ipswich

The University of Suffolk is a highly regarded university which offers an innovative array of undergraduate degrees spanning...

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University of Suffolk
Southtown Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0ED United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Yarmouth  0.6 miles away

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