BSc (Hons)Sport and Exercise Sciences
| Study location | United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, sandwich |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Hons) |
| Course code | 0G62 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) A-level grades: ABB (At least two sciences A-levels, one of which must be Biology); Required subjects: GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Offers are normally made in terms of grades, but candidates may be required to attend an interview. Suitable candidates may be invited to an Applicant Day. During the visit to the University the candidate can find out more about the programme and meet staff and students. |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Year 1
In Year 1, you will study a broad range of biosciences topics to allow you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge in the subject. Laboratory practical sessions will complement your study of theoretical modules in topics such as physiology and biochemistry.
*Introductory Sports Science
*Chemistry and Maths for Biosciences
*Food Science and Nutrition/ Key Skills
*Current Topics in Biosciences
*Biochemistry: Building Blocks of Life
*Introduction to Principles of Physiology and Practical Skills
*Basic Principles of Exercise Physiology
*Sports Biochemistry: Basic Science
*Practical Sports Science 1
Year 2
During Year 2, you will study more applied sport and exercise science modules alongside further modules in physiology, biochemistry and nutrition. For those on the four-year programme, a specific focus of your studies in Year 2 is preparation for your Professional Training placement year.
*Biochemistry – Enzymes and Metabolism
*Integration of Physiological Systems
*Human Nutrition
*Pathology and Medicine
*Pharmacology: Introduction to Drug Action
*Applied Exercise Physiology
*Sports Biochemistry: Applied Science
*Practical Sports Science 2
*Professional Training placement (optional):
The University of Surrey has an outstanding record for Professional Training placements and the vast majority of their students choose to undertake a placement in their third year. Experienced tutors will help you to choose a suitable placement. Potentially, placements could take place within a key exercise, physiology or sports sciences organisations such as the English/Scottish/Welsh Institutes of Sport, Sport England, National Cycling, British Gymnastics, British Athletics, the NHS, Public Health England, private and public gymnasiums and private companies (e.g. Maxi-Muscle/ Science in Sport).
Some of the placements may provide a salary and students will be visited by a tutor during the year to ensure their success.
Students who do not wish to take a Professional Training placement year follow the three-year programme.
Year 3:
In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to tailor your own degree by choosing optional modules in specific topics such as biomechanics, psychology and management. You will also complete a research project, carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The university staff has considerable expertise in sports medicine, sports physiology and nutrition, sport and musculo-skeletal health including stress fracture risk, as well as sport and exercise health in key health outcomes including prostate cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and appetite regulation. Multidisciplinary projects are also possible, for students interested in biomechanics, psychology and management, for example.
*Research Project
*Biochemistry – Receptors and Energy Metabolism
*Statistics and Research Methods
*Sport and Exercise Nutrition
*Advanced Exercise Physiology
*Practical Sports Science 3
*Sports Psychology
*Biomechanics of Sport
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