Applied Sport Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Sport Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our Applied Sport Science degree programme focuses on the study and application of scientific principles for sport.
You will explore the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport- and exercise-related behaviours and the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.
Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:
* physiology
* biomechanics
* psychology
* skill acquisition
Programme benefits
* Enjoy access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities...
Our Applied Sport Science degree programme focuses on the study and application of scientific principles for sport.
You will explore the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport- and exercise-related behaviours and the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.
Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:
* physiology
* biomechanics
* psychology
* skill acquisition
Programme benefits
* Enjoy access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities, including a specialised building in the city centre with sports biomechanics and exercise physiology labs.
* Combine studying with sport and exercise, using our world-class gyms and sports grounds.
* Study at the same institution as professional athletes such as Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, former Scotland Rugby Captain Kelly Brown and Olympic diver Grace Reid.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-H23
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology at B; Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B; PE at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology at B; Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B; PE at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one from Biology at 5; Human Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Mathematics at 5; Physics at 5; Psychology at 5; Sport, Exercise and Health Science at 5. SL: English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £40,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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