BScSport Science and Mathematics

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	350O

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) 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.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/../sport-science-and-mathematics

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
In year one and year two you will study both Sport Science and Mathematics modules. In year three, you will select either a Mathematics pathway or a Sport Science pathway depending upon your own interests and preferences.

Year One

Mathematical Methods
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Data Analysis
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Principles of Biomechanics
Year Two

Differential Equations and Transform Methods
Probability and Statistical Inference
Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations
Experimental Biomechanics
Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Practical Applications in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Year Three

Optional placement year

Final Year
Mathematics Pathway

Core modules

Project in Mathematics
Applied Biomechanics
Optional modules

Choose two of the following modules:

Applied Statistics
Numerical Analysis and Dynamical Systems
Stochastic Processes
Plus one from the following:

Advanced Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Environmental Sports Physiology
Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
Strength, Power and Endurance for Sport and Exercise
and one module from:

Linear Systems
Statistical Modelling
Final Year
Sport Science Pathway

Core modules

Sport Project and Dissertation
Applied Biomechanics
Optional modules

Choose one of the following modules:

Numerical Analysis and Dynamical Systems
Applied Statistics
Stochastic processes
Plus one module from:

Advanced Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Environmental Sports Physiology
Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
Strength, Power and Endurance for Sport and Exercise
And one module from:

Linear Systems
Statistical Modelling

Career opportunities

Your career development
The broad science base of these courses has enabled our graduates to progress to:

higher degrees
research
careers in teaching.
Recent graduates from the parent programme have gone to employment or further study in the following areas:

exercise therapy
fitness consultancy
industrial mathematical modelling
medical statistics
sports coaching
sports development.
Their salaries range from £16,000 – £30,000 per year.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.