BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
We are the #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction for five years in a row (NSS 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024).
Key highlights
- Grounding in exercise physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology
- Practical experience developing skills to support performers at any level
- Opportunity to undertake a work placement during the course
- Introduction to other essential components of applied sports science
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physi
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports scientist
- Exercise physiologist
- Sports biomechanist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance analyst
- Health and fitness adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,225 | International: £3,035
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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