BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Sport & Exercise Science examines how exercise and physical activity improve health and sporting performance, preparing students for research, teaching, coaching and counselling roles. The final year can include an internship with sports professionals or physical activity and public health providers.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 gives a general introduction to modern biology and scientific skills; Year 2 builds fundamental biology knowledge. Honours years cover exercise and sport physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, psychology, injury, and specialist testing and monitoring methods, with a core course, three options and a supervised research project or internship in year 4.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include sport scientist, national cycling coach, active schools coordinator, physiotherapy assistant, sports statistician and healthcare support worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAB including Biology or Chemistry at A; IB 34 points (6,5,5 at HL) with HL Biology or Chemistry at 6; Scottish Highers minimum ABBB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically at AAAAB by the end of S6, including Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in every subtest. UCAS deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants); 30 June for international students.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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