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Sport and Exercise Science

Entry requirements


Grades BBC or equivalent, to include minimum grade C in one of the following subjects: Physical Education, Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics (with a Pass in Practical Assessment).

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a science subject with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.

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

DMM

BTEC in one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Sport and Exercise Science or Sport.

UCAS Tariff

112-120

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

Whether your ambition is to help athletes smash world records, or improve the quality of life for recovering patients, we can give you the tools to achieve it.

Our sport and exercise science degree covers a broad spectrum of themes across sport and health. Here, you will gain understanding of the key disciplines of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Building on these foundations, you’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge according to your strengths and interests. You'll also have the opportunity to spend an extra year expanding your horizons, working on a placement in industry.

Study sport and exercise science at Manchester Met and you’ll have the support of our team of accredited sport scientists and experts who work with business, the NHS, government and international athletes. With our network of local sports organisations and health providers, you’ll have plenty of great opportunities to apply your knowledge and secure work placements.

What’s more, in our £26m Institute of Sport building, you will have access to the latest technologies and world-class facilities, including human performance laboratories, a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and an environmental chamber that simulates extreme temperatures and altitudes. and altitudes.

**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**

- 93% of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science students are overall satisfied with their course (National Student Survey, 2022).

- Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport harnesses our expertise across the world of sport from our £26m state-of-the-art building in the heart of Manchester.

- We are also investing heavily in our existing sites at the John Dalton building, Platt Lane Sports Complex and Sugden Sports Centre.

- You can opt to spend your third year getting a taste of professional life in a sports or health organisation with the four-year placement route.

- Our academics feed cutting-edge knowledge into the course – whether it’s from their research or their work with Olympic and Paralympic medal-winning athletes.

- Take advantage of our partnerships, which include Manchester City Football Club, Manchester City Women’s Football Club, City in the Community, Manchester United Foundation and the Manchester Giants basketball team.

- We have an excellent reputation in sport and exercise science – we provide scientific support to businesses and government, and we’re the lead partner in a sport-related SOCRATES European exchange network.

The Uni


Course location:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Department:

Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

85%
Sport and exercise sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

80%
Staff make the subject interesting
92%
Staff are good at explaining things
78%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
79%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
77%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
72%
Male students
28%
Female students
70%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


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Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

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Average annual salary
97%
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Employed or in further education
46%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

18%
Sports and fitness occupations
16%
Other elementary services occupations
8%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals

One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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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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