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Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)
UCAS CODE: BC16

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

**Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences is a novel degree program that bridges traditional sports science degrees and the newest medical specialty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM).** The programme aims to give students a significant medical orientation to sports and exercise scientific principles, including: - A comprehensive understanding of the medical sciences pertaining to human body systems in health and disease - Skills in evidence-based exercise prescription for patients in the prevention and management of chronic diseases to improve the health of the nation- An understanding of common sports and exercise-related injuries, their scientific basis, clinical assessment, prevention and management - Fundamental applied research skills **Degree Summary**The course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the science, evidence and key principles underpinning sport, exercise and physical activity for health, as well as possible risks such as injuries. The course teaches all relevant anatomy and physiology relating to the human body systems, how the systems respond to cardiorespiratory and muscle training, and how to prescribe appropriate physical activity for disease, health and high performance sport. Students will develop clinical assessment skills for exercise prescription, as well as basic injury assessment and management principles. All students will gain a practical application of research skills, methodology, and medical statistics.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in England
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£ 9,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAA

Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics required.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    5th out of 33 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    197 80%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    18th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    19th

    11

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