BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (double award)

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

This qualification is primarily designed to support progression to employment after further study at university. However, it also supports learners who may choose to progress directly to employment, as the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills will give learners an advantage in applying for entry level roles or ‘school leaver’ industry training programmes and Higher Apprenticeships in areas such as sport and fitness training, coaching, and sports performance research.

720 GLH (960 TQT) Equivalent in size to two A Levels.

8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external.

Mandatory content (83%)

• Internal assessment = 58% - units 4,5,6,8 and 10
• External assessment = 42% - unit 1,2 and 3

To be admitted onto this course you will need to meet the following requirements:

• BTEC Technical Award in Sport Level 2 Merit and above
• Grade 5+ in GCSE English and Science

• Personal Trainer
• Sport & Exercise Psychologist
• Sports Therapist
• Exercise Physiologist
• Fitness Centre Manager
• Sport Teacher
• Sport Coach
• Sport Development Officer