BSc Sport & Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics. The programme is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). A work placement can be undertaken as part of the course.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies). T Level: Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 36%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport and Exercise Science
- Application of Science to Sport and Exercise
- Exercise Training
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing
- Skill Acquisition
- Current Issues in Sporting Performance
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Sport & Health Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Volunteering and Employability
- Intermediate Exercise Psychology
- Scientific Communication Review and Statistics
- Assessment and Conditioning
- Intermediate Sport Psychology
- Intermediate Biomechanics
- Safeguarding and Working with Vulnerable Populations in a Sport and Exercise Environment
- Behavioural Change
- Scientific Analysis of Human Movement
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Scientific Research Process
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.