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We can’t wait for you to explore Solent and see what it’s like to study with us. We’re offering both on campus and virtual events. Check below for the next dates, and if you can’t wait, we also run guided campus tours.

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Undergraduate open days

These events are for students who are usually attending university for the first time.

Clearing open days

These events are for those considering applying to Solent through Clearing

Applicant experience days

Pre-bookings for this event have now closed but walk-ins are still welcome on the day - we'd love to see you! These events are for those who have applied to study at Solent to take part in interactive sessions based on their chosen course.

Postgraduate open days

These events are for those wishing to study a master's degree at Solent.

Careers at sea open days

These events are for those looking to train as a ship's deck, engineer, or electro-technical officer in the Merchant Navy or on superyachts.

Apprenticeships open days

These events are for anyone considering studying for a higher or degree apprenticeship at Solent.

Why not attend a campus tour? You’ll be guided around the campus by one of our student ambassadors and shown the main facilities. Please note, at this time we're unable to include the residences on the tour.

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Discover what it's like to study at Solent University at one of our on-campus, virtual, or on-demand open days.

If you attend a physical open day and live outside the local authority of Southampton City Council, or have travelled from outside the UK, you can apply to receive an Amazon voucher towards the cost of travel to the event. South Western Railway are also offering discounted rail fares.

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Solent has four student residences, all located in Southampton city centre within 20 minutes of the main campus, and with rooms to suit all budgets and requirements.

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All four of Solent's student residences are in Southampton city centre, close to shops, amenities and entertainment, and none are more than a 20-minute walk from the main campus.

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Accommodation at Solent

Find your place to live while you're studying at Solent.

If you're interested in renting privately, there are several options to consider. Remember, private accommodation is completely independent from the University, so each establishment is different and will have different terms and conditions. Our SASSH scheme will help you navigate your way around private housing.

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You need the essentials in your accommodation, and we're committed to providing you with value for money in Solent student residences. 

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Student accommodation is more than just a roof over your head - where you live can have a real impact on settling into university life. Solent's student residences offer a variety of options and cater for different needs to help you feel comfortable, safe, and happy with where you live.

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Sport, health and fitness

This course is ideal for anyone with a passion for helping individuals achieve their health, nutrition or fitness goals. Perfect for school-leavers, mature students and international applicants. This course offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the health and well-being of your nation in a growing and exciting jobs market.

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This course is fully endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

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We have one of the UK’s leading sport and exercise science facilities: our physiology laboratory is officially accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES).

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Opportunities to gain extra qualifications include: gym instructing, personal training, sports massage therapy, healthcare, nutrition, and cancer rehabilitation.

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Students will receive professional qualifications in nutrition.

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You will gain real-world learning opportunities with Solent Personal Training, Exercise Referral Scheme, Solent Nutrition and our Sport Excellence Programme.

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Choose from two inspiring pathway options, the fitness and personal training pathway and health and exercise science pathway.

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Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.&nbsp;

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The Spark

Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

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For further information, please visit our <a title="What tuition fees do I pay?" href="https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/tuition-fees" rel="noreferrer">tuition fees page</a>.

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This is for those employed by a gym or similar - salaries could rise to &pound;35,000. Freelance instructors could earn between &pound;20 and &pound;40 per hour.

For exercise physiologists working in the sports sector. Clinical exercise physiologists working in the NHS would typically start at the lower end of the Band 5 (&pound;27,055 to &pound;32,934) and will need to gain a considerable amount of experience to progress up the pay scale.

Private sector starting salaries can range between &pound;23,000 and &pound;30,000.

The role exercise and nutrition plays in healthy ageing and disease reduction has become a focus for national health policy in recent times. Government and NHS policy is shifting toward 'social prescribing', which research has shown to often be more effective at lifestyle-related disease control than drugs.
This has led to increased demand for practitioners skilled in clinical exercise rehabilitation, health nutrition and behaviour change psychology.
A recent survey conducted with employers of the health and fitness industry identified that current training is insufficient and lacks proper insight into medical conditions, nutrition and psychology. Training should also offer students access to real-life patients/clients. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science course responds to both the results of this survey and to the increasing need for suitably trained individuals in the health and well-being sector.

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Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.

The skills you&rsquo;ll develop on this course open up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates have a wealth of career options to choose from.
The two pathways of this course mean you can be ready for employment in many roles in different healthcare sectors, or you will be perfectly placed to pursue higher-level study in a variety of disciplines.
Health and Exercise Science Pathway &ndash; career opportunities:
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<li>Exercise rehabilitation specialist.</li>
<li>Exercise referral co-ordinator.</li>
<li>Nutrition advisor.</li>
<li>Sports massage therapist.</li>
<li>Health and well-being physiologist.</li>
<li>Exercise physiologist (Nuffield, Spire, NHS).</li>
<li>Exercise and well-being advisor (NHS, Nuffield, Spire etc).</li>
<li>Physiotherapist assistant.</li>
<li>Public health practitioner.</li>
<li>Health and exercise development officer.</li>
<li>Personal trainer/specialist PT in disease rehab.</li>
<li>Leads to further qualifications for MSc / PhD researcher/lecturer.</li>
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Fitness and Personal Training Pathway &ndash; career opportunities:
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<li>Personal trainer, (mobile, online, studio, gym-based).</li>
<li>Gym manager.</li>
<li>Strength and conditioning coach.</li>
<li>Sports massage therapist.</li>
<li>Fitness manager.</li>
<li>Gym owner.</li>
<li>Physiotherapist assistant.</li>
<li>Exercise physiologist.</li>
<li>Exercise referral specialist.</li>
<li>Nutrition adviser.</li>
<li>Leads to further qualifications for MSc / PhD researcher/lecturer.</li>
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The course allows you access to postgraduate study in nutrition, where you can gain fully accredited status to the AfN, as well as many other postgraduate courses in physiotherapy, dietetics, and public health.

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Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science Degree | BSc (Hons)

Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science contains two innovative pathways, preparing you for success in the Health, nutrition and exercise science sector or as a personal trainer.

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We have four student residences with a range of rooms to suit all budgets and requirements - but rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so choices may be limited as spaces fill up.

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Take a look through our huge range of specialist, career-focussed courses. Browse the highlights, or dive deep if you know what you want to study.

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A broad introduction to your industry before you start your specialist degree.

If you didn't get the grades you need or don't quite feel ready to jump straight into degree-level study, a foundation year could be the perfect choice for you.
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Our courses are practical and career-driven, informed by our industry connections and focused on getting you the career you want.

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Our student community is inclusive, collaborative, diverse and friendly. Whatever you're into, there's a place for you here.

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<li>Deliciously affordable. Southampton&rsquo;s the perfect student city - compact, affordable and full of potential</li>
<li>A blend of wellbeing. With dedicated teams and round-the-clock support, whatever the issue we&rsquo;ve got your back</li>
<li>Mouthwatering opportunities. New experiences. Sports teams. Work placements. A safe place to experiment, to explore, to find new passions</li>
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