Applied Sport Science BSc (Hons)
University of Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Central area campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Applied Sport Science involves the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related behaviours.Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:physiologybiomechanicspsychologyskill acquisitionYou will develop an understanding of the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.How will I learn?You will be taught through a mix of:lecturestutorialssite visitspractical worklaboratory-based experimental ...Read more

Applied Sport Science involves the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related behaviours.

Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:

  • physiology
  • biomechanics
  • psychology
  • skill acquisition

You will develop an understanding of the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.

How will I learn?

You will be taught through a mix of:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • site visits
  • practical work
  • laboratory-based experimental work
  • seminars

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through written exams and a wide range of coursework, including:

  • assignments
  • presentations
  • posters
  • web pages
  • reports
  • laboratory work

Career opportunities

Many of our graduates enter sport-related careers, including roles with:

  • elite sports clubs
  • performance sports centres
  • national or international sporting bodies
  • the fitness industry

Some enter health-related careers, for example working with local authority or NHS-funded exercise and health initiatives.

Others go on to work in sports marketing, tourism or events or gain graduate management and business posts.

Some pursue postgraduate study to focus their career towards certain areas, including:

  • teaching
  • physiotherapy
  • sports nutrition
  • public health

Key stats

Sports Science
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
C
Christopher
31 Mar 22

N/A..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

Great job perpect, great curse. Applied Sport science, is very interesting, however lectures sometimes are bad. Great place to study, edinburgh has it all...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

AAB. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or PE at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or PE at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C.

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Sport, Exercise and Health Science at 5. SL: English at 5.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£36,800 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£36,800 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£36800 Per year

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