Physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology sit at the heart of our degree – but you won’t just talk about it, you’ll be actively learning in our state-of-the art human performance laboratory.

Add to that placements giving you real-world experience and you can graduate with key workforce skills to boost your employment prospects as a sports scientist.

This course is ideal for students who have completed a foundation degree or diploma of higher education, or who would like to transfer from another university.

Why Choose University of Cumbria

You’ll be living in a vibrant student city by the spectacular north west coastline. And, within an hour of the Lake District National Park and the big cities of Manchester and Liverpool. So, whether you want lively or leisurely, you’re within reach of both.

• Access to our sports complex, clinics and laboratories
• We have great industry links - including with top-flight football teams
• Our contacts and partnerships give you great placement and job prospects
• Great tutor support and we get to know you because our seminar class sizes are small.

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand, due to Government focus on public health and fitness and the growth of professional athletes determined to maximise their potential.

Many of our students have gone on to work with elite athletes in sport science support - including in the Premier League - as well as helping to improve the health of the community.