BSc Exercise and Health Science

The Exercise and Health Science course offered by the University of Aberdeen is a thorough program that integrates study into the nature and effects of exercise on health, longevity, and human performance. This in-depth understanding prepares students for a future in the health and fitness industry, and to potentially work closely with the medical profession.Course Content: Over the four years of this full-time undergraduate course, students will study a variety of topics including Exercise Physiology, Behavioural Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, and more. The program aims to provide students with a strong understanding of exercise and health science, and thus includes lab-based physiological testing, field-based fitness testing, and psychological and sociological analysis of health and exercise behaviour.Key Modules: The course covers key modules such as Exercise and Health in Society, Physiology: From Cells to Systems, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Exercise and Health Fitness Testing, etc. These modules are designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of the role and impact of exercise in human health.Accreditations: The Exercise and Health Science course in the University of Aberdeen is accredited by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).Future Careers: Graduates of the course can pursue a range of careers in health and fitness industry, performance sport, health promotion, teaching, or further study in areas such as physiotherapy and postgraduate Medicine. Many graduates also go onto further studies in areas such as MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration pathway), MSc in Strength and Conditioning, MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition, etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.