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Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6

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    Full Time

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    One Year

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    Boston

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    September 2025

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The Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6 is awarded by the University of Derby and is designed to provide an excellent progression route and develop the knowledge you've already gained on your HND or Foundation Degree in sport, fitness and wellbeing with a further stage of study which results in a full honours degree.

Throughout this course, you will further enhance critical thinking skills while developing an understanding of nutrition, anatomy and physiology, psychology and industry skills for sport, fitness and wellbeing. An independent research project will also be completed, allowing students to progress their development by investigating a relevant topic in depth.

As a University of Derby partner student, you will have access to the university’s virtual learning environment, including University of Derby Online (UDO) and online journals and texts, as well as library facilities.

What will I do?

During your year of studying the Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6, you will cover a variety of modules.

Modules Include:

  • Independent Research Project
  • Psychology of Lifestyle Management
  • Specialised Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Performance
  • Professional Industry Skills Development
  • Nutritional Interventions for Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing
  • Independent Reserach Project

In order to study the Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6, you will need to have successfully completed:

  • 240 credits at Level 4 and 5 in a relevant subject (this may be from a HTQ/HND, Foundation Degree, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification)

  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6.

All applications are subject to approval by the University of Derby (UoD). In order for the University to approve your application we are required to share your personal information. This includes sharing the application form that you have completed to study this course, and in some instances, copies of your maths, English and highest-level qualification certificate.

You will attend college 1 day a week for one year at our Peter Paine Performance Centre, plus a substantial amount of independent study.

The Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6 will cost £7600.

Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.

You can apply for a student loan to cover the costs of course fees. You may also be able to apply for various grants and loans to support your learning. Specific advice regarding student loans and other benefits can be obtained from www.gov.uk/student-finance.

The careers team based at the college can also assist your application. Please contact them via our Information Line - 01205 313218.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as written reports, presentations, practical, viva voce, examinations and a research project/dissertation.

Completion of this course could lead onto further academic study of a Masters Degree or employment within public health, sport coaching and development, sport management, health and wellbeing, and other sport and health-related sectors.

How to Apply.

If you are already a Boston College student, fast track your application HERE

If you are not a current Boston College student, to apply for this course, just click ‘Apply for this course’ below.

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