BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree at Keele University
BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science at Keele University. Rather than a rigid specialisation, you'll study core theory alongside practical application, research methods, professional skills, and an independent project, with room to pursue specialist options that match your interests.
About this course
Study Rehabilitation and Exercise Science BSc at Keele University. Prepare for an exciting and flexible career focusing on health and rehabilitation. Learn more. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Keele University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Allied health graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 35% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £29,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Research, Academic and Professional SkillsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
The module aims to prepare you to work in the sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation industry, developing transferable skills that can be applied in a variety of employment settings and specialties, alongside an understanding of and an appreciation for the learning and self-development opportunities available whilst studying at University.
- Assessment and Applied PracticeCompulsory30 credits
Module details
The module introduces exercise testing and assessment of physical activity and fitness within healthy populations; with a strong focus on building communication skills relevant for professionals post graduation. You will also gain an insight into practicalities of exercise prescription and applied practice of patient management in an exercise setting, using relevant research to inform your approach.
- Human Anatomy, Physiology and MovementCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Movement introduces the normal anatomy, structure and function of the human musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems, and provides a important introduction to biomechanical movement science (including models of the human body; types of human motion; and linear kinematics).
- Public Health Nutrition and Physical ActivityCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module introduces concepts of the roles for nutrition and physical activity as drivers for positive communities. You will also build your literature searching and application knowledge - skills that are crucial to success within any degree programme.
- Health and WellbeingOptional15 credits
Module details
Explore the concept of health and wellbeing with a focus on primary prevention and health promotion. This module reflects on the shifting emphasis away from a medical disease model, towards a health model based on personal responsibility and prevention of disease.
Year 2 8 modules
- Advanced Practice in Coaching, Exercise and SportCompulsory15 credits
Module details
In this module you will gain insight into practicalities of exercise prescription within apparently healthy populations who are at risk of developing long term conditions. Offering students the opportunity to gain external qualifications, increasing employability opportunities.
- Lifestyle Risk Factor ModificationCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module focuses on the primary theme of modifying/changing behaviour through application of models and principles of behaviour change to impact health and wellbeing, and enhance rehabilitation. You will learn the theories underpinning behaviour change and the scientific principles based on the theory. You will also be taught how to recognise the signs of non-adherence and how to select the most appropriate behaviour change model/principles to suit particular population groups (inactive, obes
- Evidence in Sports and Exercise MedicineCompulsory15 credits
Module details
The Evidence in Sports and Exercise Medicine module builds on content introduced in Year 1 and enables you to extract key information and begin to discuss literature relevant to practice. You will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required to assess quality of research methodology both qualitative and quantitative, and understand common statistical terminology used for evidence based research.
- Exercise in Long Term ConditionsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to pathophysiology of disease and provides you with knowledge of underpinning exercise science principles in relation to health behaviour change and physical activity and exercise prescription in long term conditions.
- Biomechanical Concepts and TechniquesCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of biomechanical procedures and process. You will develop your understanding around musculoskeletal injuries and gait patterns, using appropriate biomechanical instruments to assess activity.
- Research SkillsCompulsory15 credits
Module details
The module builds on content introduced in Year 1 and Year 2 and offers you some choice in research themes/topics. The module reflects the shifting emphasis away from increasing the quantity of care, towards enhancing the quality of care - moving away from a medical disease model towards a health model based on personal responsibility and prevention of disease.
- Experiential Learning in Sport and ExerciseOptional15 credits
Module details
You will have the opportunity to use practical taught skills in a professional environment, and develop your employability skills to prepare you for the realities of working in the sport, exercise, and/or physical activity industry. Twenty hours of applied experiential learning will take place during the semester, on non teaching days. The university will provide support identifying opportunities (including on campus) however, you are encouraged to self source the opportunity.
- Innovations in Sport and Exercise TechnologyOptional15 credits
Module details
This module will critically appraise the use and value of technology in sport, exercise, and performance. Through a combination of lectures and seminars, and lab-based practicals, you will be introduced to various contemporary wearable devices and sensors. In doing so, you will explore current and future applications of such technology, and their validity and reliability and use to support the to UN's Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Year 3 6 modules
- Rehabilitation in Sport and ExerciseCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module complements the programme content introduced in Level 4 and in Level 5 in relation to the science of rehabilitation. The focus of this module is rehabilitation in sport; it will develop your understanding of the sports rehabilitation process, prevention and management of sports injuries and the impact of sports injuries, both physical and psychological.
- Practical Experience PlacementCompulsory15 credits
Module details
The applied placement module allows you to use practical taught skills in a professional environment. It also offers opportunities to build relationships and gain skills that are crucial for employment and career aspirations.
- Sport and Exercise ProjectCompulsory30 credits
Module details
The Sport and Exercise Project module runs across the full academic year, and offers you the opportunity to put into practice the scholarship and research methods skills developed over the programme. You can select to: (i) design, conduct and present their experimental research project as a journal article or conference poster defence; (ii) design, conduct and present your practice-based case study as an extended client report; or (iii) design and conduct an systematic review.
- Advanced Clinical Exercise PracticeCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module will complete the journey of exercise prescription from healthy populations, to those at risk and finally patients with a long term condition. The theoretical content in this module will allow students to continue working towards a nationally recognised qualification on completion of degree.
- Health in Places of Work and LearningCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module develops your knowledge and awareness of workplace related health, linking to various initiatives and health and safety regulations. It aims to develop your ability to apply knowledge authentically into work and learning environments.
- Organisational Management in Exercise, Health and RehabilitationCompulsory15 credits
Module details
This module offers you a broad-based introduction to key organisation and management principles with particular reference to exercise, health and rehabilitation settings. You will explore, analyse and critically evaluate the complex interrelationships and influences that operate within business, and identify how potential problems/opportunities in one area can influence another and offer reasoned strategies for their management. The module will use a problem based case study approach to enable y
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course prepares you for a flexible career in rehabilitation and exercise science by combining theory with practical application. You'll usually start with foundational knowledge of how the body moves and adapts, covering anatomy, exercise physiology and introductory sport psychology, alongside practical coaching and training sessions. In your second year, a course like this normally moves to more advanced study: biomechanics and technique analysis, the physiology of training and athlete testing, and research methods. By year three, you'll specialise in areas such as strength and conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes. You'll typically undertake an applied placement working with teams or clients, and complete an independent research project or dissertation.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're drawn to understanding how exercise and rehabilitation support people's recovery and wellbeing, and you want to work directly with clients or patients. You'll thrive if you enjoy both the science, physiology, biomechanics, research, and hands-on practice. The course is designed for those who want flexibility to explore different areas within the field before specialising, rather than committing to a narrow track from the start. You should be comfortable with evidence-based thinking and genuinely interested in improving people's health outcomes.
Careers & job market
Across Sport and Exercise Science nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Starting salaries range from £22,000 to £30,000; after five years, graduates earn between £23,375 and £33,000. Around 62% of working graduates move into highly skilled roles or postgraduate study. Rehabilitation and exercise science opens doors to clinical settings, private fitness and wellness, occupational health, and sports organisations, though your actual role and earnings will depend on your choices during the degree and what you pursue afterwards.
University & format
This is a full-time 3-year Bachelor's degree (BSc Honours) taught in English at Keele University, a university founded in 1949. The degree is nationally recognised as awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body. Keele holds Gold status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Contextual Offer. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Work placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B900). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Keele University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £29,000 | £28,000 – £32,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £28,500 | £26,500 – £30,500 | 75 |
| 5 years after | £32,000 | £30,000 – £34,500 | 70 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £29,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.7 out of 10: NSS 82.3% · in work or study 80% · continued 70%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Keele University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Keele University
88 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Keele University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Keele University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Keele University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Keele University and gov.uk before you apply.
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