BSc Applied Sport Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science, a sport and exercise science degree centred on the study and application of scientific principles for sport. The curriculum runs over a four-year duration. The third year covers modules such as Applying Sport Science, Sports Nutrition, Physical Activity, Exercise, Fitness and Health, and Psychology of Physical Activity alongside a Workplace Attachment. The fourth year advances into Sport and Exercise Medicine, Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation, Special Topics in Sport Psychology, and Environmental Physiology, concluding with a Research Attachment.
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Entry requirements
A level: from AAB to ABB (required: Biology at B, Human Biology at B, Chemistry at B, Mathematics at B, Physics at B, Psychology at B, PE at B) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Applied Sport Science (C610) at the University of Edinburgh for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 37%: 193 offers from 517 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 49%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Skilled trades occupations: 7%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 430 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 64%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Modules
- Applying Sport Science
- Sports Nutrition
- Physical Activity, Exercise, Fitness and Health
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Workplace Attachment
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation
- Special Topics in Sport Psychology
- Environmental Physiology
- Research Attachment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh?
37% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 193 offers from 517 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
Does BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Sport Science at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.