University of Lancashire
Preston
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Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
Our Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year degree course teaches you how sporting performance can be improved so you can help people achieve their potential.
Why study with us
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You’ll be studying physiology, psychology and biomechanics within a sport and exercise context.
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Our Essential Study Skills for Lifelong Learning module will get you fully prepared for degree-level study.
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You’ll have access to excellent laboratory and sport and exercise facilities.
What you'll do
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You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you with further academic and vocational training and in subsequent employment.
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Your course team are research active and have a wealth of experience.
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Successful completion of your Foundation Entry Year means you’ll automatically progress onto Stage 1 of the degree programme.
Accreditations
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Our facilities have achieved a BASES Laboratory Accreditation, providing a mark of quality assurance that illustrates the laboratory has undergone meticulous inspection by BASES and that high professional standards of practice have been achieved.
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This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals. The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.
Future Careers
Our Sport and Exercise Science Foundation Year degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching. Our graduates work in leisure companies, health and fitness clubs, hotels, outdoor pursuits centres, retail and commercial organisations.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- S378
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- S378
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
A level
64 UCAS points at A2. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 UCAS points. Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
Science preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
T Level - P
P (D or E)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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