BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences, a medical sciences degree focused on human physiological function, injury management, and physical performance. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods. The curriculum includes a dedicated research project in the final year alongside clinical and athletic topics. The first year establishes foundations through Foundations in Human Physiology and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function in Health and Disease, The Gut, Liver and Drug Metabolism, and Kidneys, Hormones and Fluid Balance. The second year progresses to Molecular Basis of Disease, The Nervous System and Neurological Diseases, Pharmacology and Drug Action, and Statistics for Medical Scientists, with optional modules available in areas such as Health Economics, Health and Behaviour, Introduction to Clinical Trials, and Nutrition and Metabolism 2. The third year centres on advanced study through Exercise Medicine, Injury Management and Rehabilitation, and a Research Project, with further optional modules including Sports Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Performance Optimisation, Work Placement, and Exercise Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (A in Biology and either Chemistry, Physics or Maths) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Biology and either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 61%: 59 offers from 97 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 565 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 48%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 30%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Human Physiology and Cellular Biology
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function in Health and Disease
- The Gut, Liver and Drug Metabolism
- Kidneys, Hormones and Fluid Balance
- Data Interpretation and Evaluation of Science
- Musculoskeletal Systems in Health and Disease
- Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology
- Functional Anatomy and Medical Imaging in Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Molecular Basis of Disease
- The Nervous System and Neurological Diseases
- Pharmacology and Drug Action
- Statistics for Medical Scientists
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Infection, Inflammation and Repair
- Sport Psychology
- Health Economics
- Health and Behaviour
- Introduction to Clinical Trials
- Nutrition and Metabolism 2
- Exercise Medicine
- Injury Management and Rehabilitation
- Research Project
- Sports Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Performance Optimisation
- Work Placement
- Exercise Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £37,500 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £60,500.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London 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 and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London?
61% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 59 offers from 97 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.