Health and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Exercise is a powerful tool - from supporting elite performance to helping prevent and manage conditions such as obesity, cancer and depression. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science degree explores how exercise affects the body and how training can be adapted when health conditions influence a person’s ability to be active. You’ll study human biology, physiology and psychology to understand how the body responds to physical, psychological and environmental stressors.

Across a wide range of modules, you’ll build a strong scientific foundation before progressing to more advanced study of exercise, health and performance. You’ll also develop practical skills through laboratory work, applied training methods and research‑informed teaching.

In your final year, you’ll complete a major research project in an area that interests you most. With access to our £26m Institute of Sport and support from leading academics, you’ll graduate with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in health, exercise or sport. 

This course is also available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

* Professional study environment: Our £26m Institute of Sport is home to an extensive range of world-class facilities, including specialist physiology and performance labs, MRI and x-ray scanners for advanced imaging, and an environmental chamber for simulating extreme conditions.

* Taught by leading researchers: We are 6th in the UK for the power of our research in sport (REF2021), and you will be taught by research active staff who have varied research specialities across exercise, healthcare conditions and interventions.

* Study in cutting-edge facilities: The Institute of Sport features the latest technologies including human performance labs, an MRI scanner and environment chamber, and we continue to invest into our Platt Lane Sports Complex and Sugden Sports Centre sites.

* Learn in a global sports city: Manchester has sport right at its heart, making it easy for you to access world-leading facilities, clubs and sports organisations.

* Graduate ready for the future: This course offers a vocational focus, equipping you with a range of practical, transferable skills vital for a future in sport science or healthcare.

* Placement opportunities: You'll have the option to spend a year getting a taste of professional life, working on a placement in a sport or healthcare organisation building vital workplace skills and practical experience.