Overview

But it's not just elite sportspeople who will benefit from your knowledge and skills. Become a passionate advocate for the essential role sports science plays in society as you uncover ways everyone can use physical activity to boost their health and wellbeing.

Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth highlights

Put your learning into practice in our advanced sports science facilities including three climatic chambers, a swimming flume and motion capture systems
Be taught by expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science
Enhance your CV as you gain valuable experience through our ties with local sports and healthcare providers
Set yourself up for a career in professional sport, healthcare or education

Careers and opportunities

In today's health-conscious world, the sports and health industries continue to expand. Sport and exercise scientists have a vital role in keeping sportspeople, athletes and the general population in peak physical health.

Roles our graduates have gone onto include:

PE teacher
personal trainer
clinical physiologist
NVQ coordinator
sports development officer
sports and exercise scientist
sports therapist and physiotherapist
cardiac rehabilitation technician

Organisations our graduates have gone on to work in, include:

Crystal Palace Football Club
Portsmouth Tennis Academy
Bupa
Nuffield Health
Ongoing careers support

After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability Service as you advance in your career.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Sport And Exercise Psychology
Advanced Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 580 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

IELTS

6

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Psychology or Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies)
T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

EU/EEA students: At the University of Portsmouth an EU Scholarship will be applied to your fees reducing them to the same amount as UK students.
EU Students: £9,250 a year (including Transition Scholarship)

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth highlights

Careers and opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Portsmouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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