BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is an undergraduate programme covering physiology, psychology, and biomechanics. Foundational modules include musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, introductory biology, and introduction to psychology. The programme includes a shared first-year experience through Shaping Tomorrow Together modules, and offers a placement year option extending the degree to four years.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Science, Physical Education PE, or Psychology required) IB: 27 points. Must include one of the following science subjects achieved at Higher Level 5; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, or Psychology. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include one of the following science subjects achieved at B; (Human) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Science, Physical Education (PE), or Psychology. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be in a relevant science subject. HNC: B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant science subject. HND: CC in graded units. Must be in a relevant science subject.
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
Modules
- Introductory Biology 1
- Shaping Tomorrow Together A
- Principles of Sport and Exercise Science
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Shaping Tomorrow Together B
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Introductory Biology 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.