BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
Studying Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Robert Gordon University will give you the confidence and ability to succeed in the sport and exercise industry. This course is based on the sciences that underpin human performance in a variety of areas from competitive sport to general health.
Key highlights
- Grounded in the sciences that underpin human performance
- Covers performance from competitive sport through to general health
- Builds confidence and ability for the sport and exercise industry
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — to include to include two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at B
- A-level: BCC — to include to include English or a subject requiring the use of English and 2 sciences (Maths c
- GCSE: 6 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — to include
- A-level: BBB — to include to include Human Biology, Physics and PE
- HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; will be considered for entry in to Year 3 of the course; Graded Unit (GU1) and an A; Graded Unit (GU2
- Additional condition: interview — Entry will be subject to an interview selection process.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Exercise physiologist
- Performance analyst
- Fitness instructor
- Health and wellbeing coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £17,570
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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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