Sport and Exercise Science
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    Sport and Exercise Science

    University of Stirling
    University of Stirling
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Stirling
    University Rank:#517
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    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 31,872 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Sport and Exercise Science

    About

    Become a Sport and Exercise scientist with our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree and you can transform lives and sporting careers.

    As Scotland's official University for Sporting Excellence, we place Sport and Exercise Science at the heart of everything we do. We prepare athletes for success on the world stage and improve the health of the nation through physical exercise. It's why we're 1st in Scotland for sports research with 80% of our research in Sport and Exercise Sciences classed as world leading or internationally excellent (REF2021).

    Study our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree and you'll learn from our experts in sport and exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, genetics, medicine, health and physical activity.

    Our research and performance analysis laboratories enable you to develop your scientific and practical skills in a world-class learning environment. Our course will prepare you for the many career opportunities available in Sport and Exercise Science. Our research ranges from the molecular to the whole body level.

    Our campus features a 50m swimming pool, ten tennis courts and seven sports pitches all on site. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide named Stirling as the Sports University of the Year in 2020. We have strong partnerships with many national governing bodies of sport and other sporting organisations, some of which are based on campus. We also work alongside community sport and active lifestyle organisations.

    Top reasons to study with us

    We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland for Sports Science (The Complete University Guide 2025)
    Our course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
    Excellent performance analysis laboratories and world-class sport facilities used by our Olympian athletes and sport novices alike

    Professional accreditation

    Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

    SQA Highers
    AABB

    GCE A-levels
    BBB

    IB Diploma
    28

    BTEC (Level 3)
    DDM

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    Widening access students
    Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.

    Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.

    Other Scottish qualifications

    Scottish HNC/HND
    Year one minimum entry - Bs in graded units.

    The following HNC/HND's can be considered for entry:

    • Applied Biological Science
    • Applied Science
    • Applied Biomedical Science.

    If you do not have an HNC/HND in one of these subjects then you are required to have a Higher at Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

    Access courses
    University of Stirling access course - for mature students only. You must pass the course with 50% or above.

    SWAP access course - for mature students only.

    Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

    Foundation Apprenticeships
    Considered to be equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    Other qualifications

    English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND
    Merits and Distinctions

    English, Welsh and Northern Irish access courses
    Access to Higher Education - 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above.

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    International entry requirements

    Advanced entry

    Year 2 entry
    Entry into Year 2 may be possible depending on your HNC/HND course. To find out more go to our articulation pages.

    Other qualifications
    Advanced entry may be possible depending on your qualifications. For more information, contact our Admissions Team at [email protected].

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Pre-sessional English language courses

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

    Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Pre-sessional English language courses

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

    Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

    Career

    Students who graduate from our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree are prepared for many career opportunities working in sport, exercise, science and beyond. Employers who have benefitted from Stirling graduate expertise include local authorities, commercial and voluntary sport organisations and governing bodies of sport. Some graduates have gone on to postgraduate taught (Masters/MSc) and research degrees (MPhil/PhD). 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,872 / year(s)
    Sport and Exercise Science
    University of Stirling
    University of Stirling
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Stirling

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