Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at Heriot-Watt, a mix of core and optional modules enables you to explore traditional sport, exercise and health science disciplines. This programme comprises a core of sport and exercise science with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and well-being, such as biology, nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.
Based on Heriot-Wat...
Studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at Heriot-Watt, a mix of core and optional modules enables you to explore traditional sport, exercise and health science disciplines. This programme comprises a core of sport and exercise science with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and well-being, such as biology, nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.
Based on Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus, is Oriam - Scotland's Sports Performance Centre. Along with providing excellent teaching facilities for this programme, Oriam is the training facility for elite sports teams such as; Scottish Rugby Union, the Scottish Football Association, Heart of Midlothian F.C. and Scottish Squash, who all use the facility for senior team training and (where applicable) to run their respective academies.
Students will have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications embedded in the course modules. We aim to introduce the Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate and the Level 3 Personal Trainer Certificate delivered in partnership with Oriam. As well as this there will be placement opportunities within Oriam and Heriot-Watt's sporting partners in second semester of Level 3.
At Heriot-Watt we have a well-established Sports Union who offer a large group of Sports Clubs; over 30 sports clubs ranging from traditional Football/Soccer and Rugby to Mountaineering and Ultimate Frisbee. The sports clubs offer you the opportunity to grow in your sport, meet likeminded friends and make use of the first class facilities available.
For elite athletes we offer a range of Scholarships and are part of the Talent Development programme – to apply or find out more, please contact us.
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Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A62-D18
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
including suitable science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Sports Science, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Biology or Human Biology.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND
HND in relevant subject with CC in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in Fitness, Health & Exercise with AB in graded units.
Scottish Higher
including suitable science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Sports Science, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including suitable science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: total of 34 points including suitable science subject at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject (including sufficient science) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Biology).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Standard Entry Requirements: including suitable science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Sports Science, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology) Minimum entry requirements: including a science subject e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Physical Education (PE) or Physics at B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject (including sufficient science)
Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirements: including suitable science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Sports Science, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology). Minimum entry requirements: including a science subject e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Physical Education (PE) or Physics at B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including suitable science subject at Higher Level 5
Scottish HNC
HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit
Scottish HND
HND in relevant subject with CC in graded units
A level
including Biology or Human Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Biology).
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including suitable science subject at Higher Level 6
Scottish HND
HND in Fitness, Health & Exercise with AB in graded units.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £21,192 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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