Understand human potential in facilities used by Olympians with our Sport and Exercise Science degree
The Sport and Exercise Science degree at St Mary's University immerses you in sport, preparing you for a dynamic career in sport, exercise, and health-related fields. By blending rigorous academic knowledge with hands-on professional skills, this degree offers added flexibility to tailor your studies.
You'll explore scientific principles such as physiology, psychology, and biomechanics to enhance sports performance. Our comprehensive curriculum covers human anatomy, exercise physiology, and the social influences on performance, providing a holistic understanding of the field.
With access to world-class facilities and guidance from experts in Sport and Exercise Science, you'll gain both the theoretical insights and practical experience needed to excel in your chosen career path.
Our vibrant and exciting programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES). Many of our staff are also active professional BASES members.
Why St Mary's?
Wide range of options to shape your career
Share world-class facilities with Olympians
Specialise with expert academics
Wide range of options to shape your career
Our wide range of optional modules let you discover your passion and tailor your degree to your future goals. In the second and third years, you'll only need to take one core module along with optional modules.
Designed with practical application in mind, our varied assessments, including project-based assessments, VIVAs, lab skills tests, and presentations, help develop skills that employers value. Engage in hands-on activities like biomechanics analysis, physiological assessments, and data collection techniques to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Additionally, the optional Work Placement Module offers you the chance to complete 50 hours in a sports-related setting, gaining valuable industry experience and professional networking opportunities that enhance employability.
It's no wonder 96% of SMU graduates are in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024).
I really enjoyed this course, as it gave us an opportunity to personalise our modules, this allowed me to focus on the topics that I enjoy the most, particularly physiology.- Millie Jordan-Lee, student
This program offers great opportunity for practical application, the structure of the course links theory-based lectures, to real-world laboratory testing.- James Akhurst, student
Share world-class facilities with Olympians
You will share our world-class facilities with Olympians, other students, and the community. Some of our facilities include:
- environmental chamber
- performance education centre
- strength and conditioning facility
- specialist physiology laboratories
- biomechanics laboratories.
These facilities support practical sessions where you can develop technical skills needed in careers like sports science, coaching, and health practitioner.
Specialise with expert academics
The lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything.- Ashika, student
We pride ourselves on excellent teaching. Our extensive team of academics covers a broad range of subjects, allowing you to specialise in sport science. With our exceptional reputation for sport, you'll have access to sports clubs and opportunities to work with professional teams and societies. Learn from experts conducting cutting-edge research, from motor rehabilitation to innovative recovery techniques. Courses such as Testing and Monitoring of Training integrate physiology, biomechanics, and psychology, providing interdisciplinary skills critical for solving real-world challenges.
Teaching quality
in the UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Employability
of graduates are in employment, vocation or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024)
Academic support
in London (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024)
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Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
The modular structure of the degree allows you to tailor your degree to suit your needs and ambitions.
We're committed to providing the very best teaching and look to continually use new, innovative approaches alongside more traditional methods.
Assessment methods
We use a wide range of assessments that helps develop key skills for both academic and employability purposes.
Assessment methods include essays, poster presentations, web-based assessments, oral presentations, and practical and written exams.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
2025 and 2026 entries
Start date
Standard offer
120 - undefined UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria. Read more about contextual offers.
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
GCSE
Grade 4/C in GCSE English, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent) is preferred.
We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
A Levels
One A Level (or equivalent) should be a science subject - this includes PE.
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
On our Sport and Exercise Science BSc, you will develop essential transferrable skills like communication, critical thinking, and collaboration, setting you up for any career, not just one directly related to sports science.
Sport science is also a rapidly growing global market – your skills and knowledge are in high demand.
Please contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on jobs and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) include:
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If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information.
If you are living outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.
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