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Edinburgh Campus

Content

The Sports and Exercise Science undergraduate degree combines cutting edge teaching with world-leading sports performance facilities – Oriam. Study, play and grow; this flexible degree will ensure you are ready to achieve the sporting career you are looking for.

Studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at Heriot-Watt, a mix of core and optional modules enables you to explore traditional sport, exercise and health science disciplines. This programme comprises a core of sport and exercise science with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and well-being, such as biology, nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including a science subject (Psychology or Physical Education accepted).

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including a science subject (Psychology or Physical Education accepted) at B.