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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College).
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,684 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,684 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C605
Here's what Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) says about its Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course.
Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year offers a structured pathway into the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree. This course is delivered at our Bournemouth campus, offering an excellent environment for study in a stunning coastal location.
In your foundation year, you’ll join a vibrant, multidisciplinary health sciences community, gaining confidence and essential academic skills under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. This thoughtfully designed year provides a seamless transition into the main degree programme, setting you on course for a rewarding career in sport, health, or performance science.
Passionate about applied science and making a difference in society’s health? This interdisciplinary course delivers a broad scientific foundation in biomechanics, physiology, and psychology, which you’ll apply to areas like sports performance and exercise participation through to elite sports competition.
Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition
We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.
At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.
Source: Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College).
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology
Location
Health Sciences University | Bournemouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 0 All students studying on a Foundation course will take the following core units:
Human Sciences I (20 credits) Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits) Personal and Professional Development (20 credits) Human Sciences II (20 credits) Gateway Extended Project (20 credits). Pathway Unit Foundations in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation (20 credits) Year 1 Introduction to Research Methods Sport and Exercise Science in Practice Multidisciplinary Approaches in Elite Sport Anatomy and Physiology Kinesiology Psychology of Exercise
Year 2 Research methods Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science Physiology of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition Psychology of Sport and Performance Case based learning in a sport and exercise domain
Year 3/ Year 4 Dissertation Professional Development Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (theory) Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (applied) Health Through the Lifespan You also have the option to take this course as a four-year sandwich programme, which includes a year of practical work experience alongside your academic study. Degree-related work placements, such as with a sports team, research setting, or exercise service, enable students to gain valuable experience.
How you will be assessed
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
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Student information
See who's studying at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College). These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Physical Education | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College).
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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