Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Sports & Exercise Science is about understanding how our bodies survive the extreme stresses imposed upon them during sporting activities performed under a wide range of environmental conditions.
We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Sports and Exercise Science includes the study of the bodys responses to exercise and the adaptations that occur in response to regular exercise. Sports and Exercise Science also explores the role of regular modest levels of physical activity an...
Sports & Exercise Science is about understanding how our bodies survive the extreme stresses imposed upon them during sporting activities performed under a wide range of environmental conditions. <br/><br/><strong>We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.</strong><br/><br/>Sports and Exercise Science includes the study of the bodys responses to exercise and the adaptations that occur in response to regular exercise. Sports and Exercise Science also explores the role of regular modest levels of physical activity and nutrition in maintaining health through the prevention and treatment of disease and enhancement of wellbeing throughout the life cycle.<br/><br/>Exercise involves the integrated actions of all the bodys systems, and a knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and nutrition is essential to understand how individuals respond to and adapt to the stress of exercise. The sports and exercise sciences are broadly based, and encompass both basic and applied science from the whole body to the molecular level.<br/><br/>After developing fundamental knowledge of medical and sports and exercise science and an understanding of the link between exercise and health, students will be given the chance to pursue specific issues covering different aspects of exercise performance, physical activity, health, physical activity, psychology and nutrition.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C600
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Must achieve at least BB from two science or mathematics subjects. C at Advanced Higher may substitute for B at Higher. Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3. 2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
Scottish HND
Pass
For entry into Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Coaching and Devloping Sport (240 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units. Students must sit Academic Skills for Sport Science Professionals as part of their third year curriculum.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
A level
B,B,C
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
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