Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences
University of Health and Allied Sciences · School of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Health and Allied Sciences you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) trains students to understand the science behind physical activity and its effects on the body. This degree sits within the School of Sports and Exercise Medicine and draws on the broader field of health and medical sciences. It is a competitive programme, with places open to students from General Science and Home Economics backgrounds.
What sports and exercise medical sciences covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover how the human body responds to exercise, how injuries happen and heal, and how to help people recover through rehabilitation. You will build knowledge in anatomy, physiology, sports nutrition, and exercise prescription. The skills you develop include assessing physical condition, designing safe training and recovery plans, and understanding the medical needs of athletes and active people. Most graduates go on to work in sports medicine clinics, hospitals, fitness centres, and with sports teams, where they contribute to injury prevention and performance health.
How competitive entry is
Entry to this programme is competitive, so strong WASSCE grades are important. The university accepts applications from SHS students with General Science or Home Economics backgrounds. Because places are limited, it is worth checking whether your grades meet the published requirements for the year you apply. No single aggregate score is published here, so focus on your subject grades and any specific entry criteria the university lists.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Health and Allied Sciences publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Sports medicine practitioner
- Exercise physiologist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Sports team medical staff
- Fitness and conditioning specialist
- Sports injury prevention officer