Overview

Sports scientists work in the sports industries with athletes, coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance or in communities promoting healthy lifestyles.

Through the multi-disciplinary study of the behavioural, physical and life sciences, this degree prepares you for a highly rewarding career in sports or exercise contexts. This includes scientific support, rehabilitation, exercise training and health promotion.

Career paths

The diversity of careers that our graduates pursue is testament to the variety of skills you develop during your course.

Some students continue their studies at master’s level at LJMU in sport physiology and performance, sport psychology, sport nutrition, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning and teaching. You may also study other master’s degrees, such as physiotherapy.

Whatever your career choice, the transferable skills you will gain on the Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year (Hons) programme from Liverpool John Moores University are sought after by a wide range of employers, many of whom tell us they value our graduates because they "think differently and have excellent people skills".

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skills and Practice in Sport

Health and Wellbeing

Practical Delivery in Sport and Physical Activity

Behaviours in Sport and Physical Activity

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Projects in Sport and Nutrition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 564 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD (88)

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification.

International Baccalaureate:

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Additional information: 88 points from qualification

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18740 GBP / year

≈ 18740 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year

Home: £2,010

International student: £3,910

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career paths

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Liverpool

Funding

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