BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science
Explore how exercise can shape the human body – harnessing physical activity to push boundaries, treat conditions and improve lives.
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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.
World-class sports degrees
Ranked 45th in the world for sport related subjects (QS 2026), your degree carries the strength of a globally respected academic reputation.
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.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Professional Skills for Sport and Exercise
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Fundamentals of Physiology and Exercise Metabolism
Fundamentals of Human Movement
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
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Taught by experts
BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science is part of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Our courses empower students to become leaders in their chosen discipline. You’ll work with expert academics and local partners on real-world projects that make a genuine impact on Manchester’s health and sporting landscape.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- HES2 (with foundation year)
- HES1
Institution code:
- M40
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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