BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
48 monthsProgramme duration
20,310 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This course will provide you with a sound grounding within the three core areas essential to any applied sports scientist, being Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.
Alongside these key areas, you will also gather an introduction to other essential components and gain practical experience that will enable you to develop skills that will benefit any level of performer. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Our Sport Science degree will start out with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sport performance. As you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas including: exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.
We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.
Alongside these key areas, you will also gather an introduction to other essential components and gain practical experience that will enable you to develop skills that will benefit any level of performer. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Our Sport Science degree will start out with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sport performance. As you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas including: exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.
We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This course will provide you with a sound grounding within the three core areas essential to any applied sports scientist, being Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.
Alongside these key areas, you will also gather an introduction to other essential components and gain practical experience that will enable you to develop skills that will benefit any level of performer. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Our Sport Science degree will start out with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sport performance. As you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas including: exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.
We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.
Alongside these key areas, you will also gather an introduction to other essential components and gain practical experience that will enable you to develop skills that will benefit any level of performer. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Our Sport Science degree will start out with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sport performance. As you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas including: exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.
We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.
Admission Requirements
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Minimum Year 1 Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject. A Level grade C GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies). T Level
Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact [email protected] to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject. A Level grade C GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies). T Level
Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact [email protected] to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
30 Jun 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,820 GBP
International
20,310 GBP
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