BSc Sport Science for Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport Science for Health is an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science focusing on the scientific principles of human performance, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Programming. Students undertake a major project or work placement in their final year. The first year introduces human physiological systems, professional skills, and psychological fundamentals, alongside optional modules covering active lives and physical literacy or youth populations. The second year advances into exercise physiology, sports nutrition, research skills, strength and conditioning, and a Ruskin Module, with an optional module in exercise referral practitioner skills. The final year covers applied exercise physiology, performance nutrition, and sport and exercise medicine, alongside an optional module in exercise rehabilitation for chronic health conditions and the choice of a major project or work placement.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science.
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 70%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Human Physiological Systems
- Applied Professional Skills
- Psychological Fundamentals in Sport and Exercise
- Active Lives and Physical Literacy
- Enhancing Physical Capabilities in Youth Populations
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition for Sport, Health and Exercise
- Research Skills in Sport and Exercise Science
- Ruskin Module
- Strength and Conditioning
- Skills for the Exercise Referral Practitioner
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Performance and Exercise Nutrition
- Major Project or Work Placement
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic Health Conditions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Science for Health at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Science for Health at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Science for Health at Anglia Ruskin University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Science for Health at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Science for Health at Anglia Ruskin University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.