Exercise and Sport Sciences, BSc, University of Exeter

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc	Full-time	3 years	September	find out	find out

About Exercise and Sport Sciences, BSc - at University of Exeter

About this course

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underlying sport and exercise performance and health
Understand the variables involved in enhancing performance: in exercise, sport, and other high-performance sectors such as medicine and the military
Take the opportunity to study abroad or undertake a professional placement in your third year, on our four-year programme
Develop employability skills through modules in leadership and business, physical education, and career development
Develop skills and experience as a scientist and researcher

Details about course variation options.

Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language - all qualities employers are looking for.

We have links with major universities in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. You can find a complete list of International Exchange partner universities on the Study Abroad website.

The Study Abroad option allows you to study at an overseas university in your third year, earning credits towards your final degree while also gaining vital experience and employability skills.

Yes: all assessments during the year abroad are undertaken at the host university and count towards your final degree.

Upon return to the University of Exeter, you will then complete the final year of your degree in a fourth year.

If you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee for that year. You can find out more information in the fees section.

There is no need to apply direct to this programme: apply via UCAS for BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences, and you can transfer onto the four-year programme with Study Abroad once you are at Exeter.

For further information on where you can go and all the issues surrounding study abroad, see the Study Abroad website.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Exeter

The University of Exeter invests heavily in scholarships to support top international students. These include the Exeter Excellence Scholarships, which are awarded to academically gifted and ambitious students from around the world, as well as country-specific scholarships for students applying from certain regions.

More information on the University’s international scholarships can be found here.

To search all available scholarships, please use the University’s funding database.

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