Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Edge Hill University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Edge Hill University

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

About

Our industry-informed Sport and Exercise Science degree equips you with an in-depth scientific understanding of human performance

extensive hands-on experience in both laboratory and field-based settings. Our approaches are designed to empower you to apply knowledge through the use of advanced, industry standard equipment, with opportunities to specialise in areas aligned to individual career aspirations

Through your time on our sport and exercise science degree, you’ll understand why professional practice is key. This programme is multidisciplinary with plenty of opportunities to apply theory with practical exercises.

During your time with us you’ll make use of our outstanding facilities. See the theory in practice in our laboratories dedicated to physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength & conditioning, functional rehabilitation and more. You’ll also have the chance to take your newly developed scientific skills into the field, utilising on-site facilities like sports halls, pitches, athletics track and swimming pool.

A CASES endorsed degree

Endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this degree covers the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise performance. We’ll guide you through biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

Discover the science behind sport and exercise. Support practical action with solid theory, build your subject knowledge and learn how to develop a variety of training programmes. Join this degree, endorsed by BASES, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Disciplines

Sport and Physical Activity

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education or a Science subject.

Qualification Requirement A Level BCC-BBC. UCAS Tariff points 104-112 points. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). T Level Overall grade of Merit. International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Program Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Fair Entry Criteria

Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements

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Career

Your future career

The course can lead to a broad variety of careers so there’s not a single typical route to follow. Predominantly students take on rewarding roles such as:

sport and exercise scientists
personal trainers
strength and conditioning coaches
fitness and health coordinators
clinical exercise physiologists
physical activity and mental health promotion specialists
lifestyle managers
GP referral scheme co-ordinators
performance analysts
graduate management training schemes

As well as working in the sports sciences, institutes of sport or national governing bodies of sport, past graduates have kickstarted their careers in variety of businesses including:

Fleetwood Town FC
ABL Health
Blackpool FC
University of Toronto Varsity Blues
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
English Institute of Sport
Leeds Teaching Hospital

Our students also have the opportunity to continue onto postgraduate study. And many train to become teachers with a PGCE in primary, secondary in physical education, or within further education.