BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science combines theory and applied learning to create an inherently interesting and broadly defined university degree. Our industry links and cross-disciplinary learning ensures our teaching is relevant in the real world, and you’ll experience what it is like to be a sport and exercise scientist working in practice.
Key highlights
- Combines theoretical study with applied, hands-on learning
- Industry links keep teaching relevant to real-world practice
- Cross-disciplinary learning across a broadly defined subject
- Experience working in practice as a sport and exercise scientist
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AABB — over two sittings
- A-level: BBC — A-Levels BBC.
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — International Baccalaureate 27 points.
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
- A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- BTEC: DMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
- HNC / HND: CC — minimum (widening access) offer; CC in graded units
- Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — year 2 entry
- A-level: BBB — to include including Biology / Human Biology; year 2 entry
- International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry
Scholarships
Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
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Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.
Up to £525International Merit Scholarship
Award value: Varies by region
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Exercise physiologist
- Sports performance analyst
- Health and fitness development officer
- PE teacher (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £21,192
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 Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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