Overview

Throughout the Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) BSc course from University of Stirling you'll learn from our experts in sport and exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, genetics, medicine, health and physical activity.

Key facts

Our research and performance analysis laboratories enable you to develop your scientific and practical skills in a world-class learning environment. Our course will prepare you for the many career opportunities available in Sport and Exercise Science. Our research ranges from the molecular to the whole body level.
Our campus features a 50m swimming pool, ten tennis courts and seven sports pitches all on site. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide named Stirling as the Sports University of the Year in 2020.  We have strong partnerships with many national governing bodies of sport and other sporting organisations, some of which are based on campus. We also work alongside community sport and active lifestyle organisations.
Career opportunities:

Sports science support of athletes
Health and fitness monitoring
Physical activity promotion
Coaching
Teaching
Physiotherapy, dietetics and other allied health professions
Other employers who have benefitted from Stirling graduate expertise include local authorities, commercial and voluntary sport organisations and governing bodies of sport.
Graduates have gone on to postgraduate taught (Masters/MSc) and research degrees (MPhil/PhD).

Accreditation

Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomechanics and Motor Control
Evolution and Genetics
Data Analysis and Presentation for Sport and Exercise Scientists
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Foundations of Physical Activity for Health
Psychology of Sport

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 76 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

AABB - by the end of S5
AAAB - by the end of S6

GCE A-levels

BBB

IB Diploma

30

BTEC (Level 3)

DDM

Essential subjects

To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics

Widening access students

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23700 GBP / year

≈ 23700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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