Exercise Prescription and Public Health BSc
University of Suffolk
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Exercise prescription is a dynamic and rapidly evolving scientific discipline aimed at understanding how exercise can be used effectively to manage clinical conditions and improve human health. This degree utilises a multidisciplinary approach in order to provide you with knowledge of the science of exercise to prevent and manage disease, prolong life and promote human health. It covers three main areas: clinical exercise physiology, exercise referral, and public health and policy.
Through innovative and applied sessions, you will develop a range of practical and analytical skills relevant to a career in exercise prescription and public health. Throughout your degree we support you as an individual, to make sure that you make the right choices for your learning and graduate career. Our aim is to help you progress to an employment-ready graduate and hence the course has a strong vocational element, providing you with a unique opportunity to acquire the additional qualifications needed for a career in exercise referral. Since our state-of-the-art facilities mirror the settings found in professional environments, you will leave our University with valuable skills demanded by healthcare science employers.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Exercise Prescription and Public Health BSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £12996 | year 1 |
| International | £12996 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £12996 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.
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