Sport and Life Sciences

Our sport and exercise courses are focused on delivering hands-on practical learning which will prepare you for a successful career on graduation. 

Our academics have worked with organisations including the GB Women’s Basketball Team, Warwickshire County Cricket Club, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa football clubs, Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club, and even medal winners at the Commonwealth Games – both in 2018, and the 2022 Games hosted in our own city of Birmingham.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, research informed teaching in Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering. Our courses are designed to give you extensive practical and laboratory experience in support of your learning, in a purpose-built environment. Our experienced staff are experts in a range of fields across biomedical specialisms.

Our Biomedical Science course allows you to play a leading role in the prevention, treatment and management of diseases and health conditions by applying principles in biology and medicine, preparing you to meet the challenging demands of the healthcare sector.

Our Courses

Foundation Courses

Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.

Undergraduate Courses

Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Sport and Life Sciences

Postgraduate Courses

Take a look at the Sport and Life Sciences postgraduate courses and research degrees available.

Our research

The Centre for Life and Sport Science (C-LaSS) is dedicated to interdisciplinary research between life sciences, biomedicine, sport physiology, psychology and performance. The Centre aims to broaden scientific opportunities, as well as address important issues in health and society.

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Facilities

Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Sport and Life Sciences student at BCU.

Our staff

When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.

Our graduates

We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.

Working in Industry

If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.

Blog

Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.

Partnerships

Our partnerships with many leading professional sports clubs provide fantastic opportunities for students.

Alexander stadium

The Alexander Stadium - one of the most iconic venues from the 2022 Commonwealth Games - is now our specialist space for Sports and Exercise Science courses. The University has invested £5 million in developing space in both the East and West stands at the Stadium to house our specialist laboratories and other facilities to offer our students the very best experience for their course.

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News

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

Go Abroad

Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.

Living in Birmingham

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.

Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Student information

Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

Financial information

International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

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