BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science is an undergraduate degree within the Sport and Exercise Science domain, focusing on the scientific study of physical health, diet, and human performance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and incorporates optional routes such as a foundation year or a placement year. The first year establishes core knowledge through Applied Fitness Instruction, Population Health and Behaviour Change, Anatomy and Physiology, and Nutrition for Weight Management. The second year advances practical skills with Sports Massage and Management of Lower Back Pain, Creating Health: Resources for Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing, Fitness Training for Health and Special Clients, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. The final year examines advanced applications via Nutrition for Exercise Performance, Applied Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation, and concludes with a Final Project/Work-Based Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, T-level Merit, or equivalent , to comply with the minimum entry requirements of 104 UCAS points. One science subject, mathematics and English at GCSE, at grade 4 or above. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 15%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Fitness Instruction
- Population Health and Behaviour Change
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition for Weight Management
- Sports Massage and Management of Lower Back Pain
- Creating Health: Resources for Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing
- Fitness Training for Health and Special Clients
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Nutrition for Exercise Performance
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
- Final Project/Work-Based Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Does BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.