Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Abertay University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Abertay Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Abertay Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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**Become an in-demand sport and exercise scientist at Scotlands TOP University for student satisfaction in Sport & Exercise (NSS 2023). Join this highly practical Sport and Exercise Science degree with work placement and internship options.** There is a growing need for professionals who can work with elite athletes/teams, and those who can help prevent chronic diseases. Learning to optimise sports performance and enhance the health of the population, youll work in our bespoke physiology and ...Read more


Become an in-demand sport and exercise scientist at Scotland's TOP University for student satisfaction in Sport & Exercise (NSS 2023). Join this highly practical Sport and Exercise Science degree with work placement and internship options.

There is a growing need for professionals who can work with elite athletes/teams, and those who can help prevent chronic diseases. Learning to optimise sports performance and enhance the health of the population, you'll work in our bespoke physiology and biomechanics laboratories. This means developing skillsets such as Olympic lifting and fitness programming, as well as fitness testing in the different factors for performance and health.


Work placements and internships

This degree is very practical. Work placements and internships help you apply your scientific knowledge in real-world situations. Along the way you work with athletes, young people, older people, and those suffering from, or at risk of developing, various diseases. You'll graduate with all the expertise you need to become a highly employable sport and exercise scientist.


Two-year foundation in Sport and Exercise

This course is flexible, and part of a portfolio of five courses covering different specialisms in sport.For the first two years, everyone takes Sport and Exercise as a foundation. Then you specialise in years three and four. The course is


endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Undergraduate Endorsement scheme

, one of only four courses to achieve this in Scotland. It also ranked


4th in Scotland for Teaching Satisfaction

in the 2023 Guardian University Guide. Abertay is


Scotland's TOP University for overall student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise (NSS 2023)

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Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
89/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
99th
What students say
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Baillie
30 Jan 25

Night life - best Staff- best Location - best Worst aspect - Sports facilities - e.g gym..Read more

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Aimee
30 Jan 25

Social life, good locations, staff are the best! However with our course, there is no big gymnasium or hall that can use for practicals and data collection..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

M Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

M Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure IndustryEntry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics

To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at B

Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics

Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport

Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport

To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at S5 or H4Entry into Year with 34 Points to include Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Biology or Chemistry or Physics plus one other Higher

To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths

SportSport and Exercise SciencesEntry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit BFitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit BNext Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit MProfessional Golf - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-Applied Science - Graded Unit BSoft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit BSport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit BSport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit BSport Therapy - Graded Unit B

Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:-Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit BCoaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units BBFitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit BFootball, Coaching & Development - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-Professional Golf - Graded Unit BSport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units BBSport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit BSport Therapy - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 1 with HND Applied Science - Graded Unit B

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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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£15,000 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.

£15,000 per year

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Students from International

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£15000 Per year

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Baillie
30 Jan 25
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Night life - best Staff- best Location - best Worst aspect - Sports facilities - e.g gym...
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Aimee
30 Jan 25
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Social life, good locations, staff are the best! However with our course, there is no big gymnasium or hall that can use for practicals and data collection...
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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