- Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science (SPOR07002) - 20 Credits
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL07002) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Coaching (SPOR07011) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Development (SPOR07012) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Biomechanics (SPOR07014) - 20 Credits
- Academic and Professional Skills (HLTH07005) - 20 Credits
Undergraduate
School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
A premier honours degree endorsed by BASES (CASES) and mapped to CIMSPA standards, covering high-performance training mechanics, physiological diagnostics, and an optional specialized pathway in Physical Activity & Health.
Lanarkshire September
Duration
4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science prepares practitioners to support athletes in maximizing physical thresholds while leveraging clinical frameworks to evaluate community health improvement.
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This research-led undergraduate degree delivers extensive scientific training across biomechanics, exercise physiology, human nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology.
Programme structure
Course Modules
This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.
- Exercise Physiology (BIOL08006) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Psychology (SPOR08003) - 20 Credits
- Sport & Exercise Science Work Placement 1 (SPOR08015) - 20 Credits
- Biomechanical Analysis of Movement (SPOR08016) - 20 Credits
- Nutrition for Sport and Health (BIOL08002) - 20 Credits
- Research Methods in Sport & Health (HLTH08008) - 20 Credits
- Applied Exercise Physiology (BIOL09004) - 20 Credits
- Applied Biomechanics (SPOR09019) - 20 Credits
- Sport & Exercise Science Work Placement 2 (SPOR09020) - 20 Credits
- Applied Sport Psychology (SPOR09018) - 20 Credits
- Analysis of Sports Performance (SPOR09001) - 20 Credits
- Physical Activity and Public Health (HLTH09014) - 20 Credits
- Honours Dissertation / Individual Research Thesis (SPOR10006) - 40 Credits
- Advanced Exercise Physiology & Sports Nutrition (BIOL10014) - 20 Credits
- Advanced Biomechanics & Kinesiology (SPOR10015) - 20 Credits
- Clinical Exercise Prescription & Inactive Populations (HLTH10011) - 20 Credits*
- Cardiovascular Imaging & Metabolic Health (BIOL10015) - 20 Credits*
- High-Performance Strength and Conditioning (SPOR10013) - 20 Credits
Placement Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Lead high-performance diagnostics and clinical exercise prescription pipelines
Graduate Outcomes
92%Student satisfaction rating recorded for campus learning resources on this course in the National Student Survey (NSS 2025).
Graduates are uniquely qualified to step into advanced athletic performance development, laboratory administration, or corporate health screening sectors. The comprehensive dual-endorsement removes en…
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Key placement benefits
- Biomechanical Kinematic Tracking
- Physiological V02 Max Diagnostic Analytics
- Clinical Exercise Prescription Models
- Cardiovascular Imaging Interpretation
Placement providers
- Professional Competitive Sports Clubs & Leagues
- National Sporting Associations & Governing Bodies
- National Health Boards & Corporate Wellness Providers
- Global Academic Research & Higher Education Hubs
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 per year of study
£3,150 per 20-credit syllabus module block
Flexible payment options via structured university instalment plans are configurable.
Eligible EU applicants can access designated scholarship portfolios to reduce gross fees.
*Gross financial matrices undergo comprehensive annual evaluation. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate benchmarks.
English language
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated case-by-case by our international team.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Accreditations
Endorsed by National Sport Science and Charter Councils
By satisfying rigorous scientific criteria, this degree provides a legal platform to claim benchmarked industry registration credentials.
BASES (CASES) Endorsement
Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (CUES) Standard
Recognized as the premier quality mark across the UK, confirming graduates possess the essential competencies to enter the profession.
CIMSPA Membership Alignment
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity Blueprint
Provides the educational foundation to obtain recognized professional status as an Advanced Practitioner, Gym Instructor, and Trainer.
All accepted students must successfully clear a background check via the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to starting industry placement blocks.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to satisfy general UWS undergraduate admission criteria. SQA higher entry standards usually require 120 UCAS tariff points, including a science subject. High school credentials, international baccalaureates, and all eligible EU qualification profiles are thoroughly evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis.
Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.
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