Sport Exercise and Health Sciences BSc

University of Birmingham

The intercalated degree will follow the schema described for the 3rd year of the BSc Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences course.

Study at one of the world’s highest ranked universities for sport-related subjects. You’ll learn how to enhance sporting performance, uncover how the body responds to exercise, and discover ways to boost both physical and mental health. Our course emphasises practical experience, research and critical thinking. Our graduates leave ready to address global challenges such as obesity, inactivity, and unhealthy ageing.

Year 3

In Year 3, choose from an extensive selection of advanced modules tailored to your interests, ranging from Performing in Extreme Environments, Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Athletic Training and Conditioning, Sport and Mental Health and Exercise Prescription. You will also undertake an extended research project in the topic you are most passionate about or gain hands-on experience in a professional placement.

Facilities that will support your goals, including our custom-built Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences building and state-of-the-art Sport and Fitness centre.
The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is ranked 8th in the world for sports-related subjects (QS World Rankings)

Core modules:
Project – You will plan and carry out a research project, analysing the data you will collect and presenting the results. You will produce a poster and you will write a dissertation to present your project.

Optional modules include:
– Analysis of Motor Performance
– Athletic training and conditioning
– Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
– Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education
– Strategic and Innovation Management
– Metabolic Perspectives in Exercise and Nutrition
– Moral Behaviour and Doping in Sports & Exercise
– Performing in Extreme Sports
– Sport and Mental Health
– Sport and Physical activity Policy

Entry Requirements

Full details can be found on our website however, medical students should be in their 3rd or 4th year of study.

Intercalating students taking this degree are guaranteed accommodation through the University. Details of the available accommodation can be found here. You do not, however, need to apply through the website as the Accommodation Team will provide a bespoke service to reserve your room.

Closing Date

Please contact our Intercalation team mdsintercalationenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk to make enquiries and apply.