Sport and Exercise Science

Covering a wide range of areas including physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition, this course will help you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of exercise on health and performance. We are proud that our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree has been endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), recognising our strong curriculum and content of our units.

Why study BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at BU?


• Tailor your experience and specialisms with option units in your 2nd and 3rd year of study. Complete a final year in-depth research dissertation project.



• Designed to help make you more employable, you can expect to learn through practical experience; backing up the theory you will study through laboratory and applied work.



• Choose from either a short or long work placement, giving you the opportunity to create professional connections within the industry, and put your learning into practice.



• Use our human performance laboratories to assess and learn how to make improvements to the performance of athletes or sports teams and the health of individuals.



• We have strong links with some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities. Make the most of our relationship with our partner, AFC Bournemouth, with guest speakers and volunteering opportunities.

Looking for a uni that’s a bit different? There’s no place like BU. With seven miles of sandy beach, stunning countryside and a buzzing town, you’ll find opportunity in every direction.

At BU, your degree isn’t just about studying – it’s about your future. A BU degree opens doors: to exciting careers, new experiences, and the confidence to go further. Every course is built with employability in mind, so you graduate ready for what’s next.

From high-tech TV studios and genetic labs to sports rehab suites and clinical simulation facilities, you’ll learn using the same equipment as industry pros. Plus, you could even study abroad in places like Australia, France or South Africa.

And it’s not just about study. You’ll join a friendly, supportive student community and live in accommodation that feels like home from day one.

Your future starts here. Where could BU take you?

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