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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C602

Sport and Exercise Science

Abertay University
Dundee, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Abertay University. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Become an in-demand sport and exercise scientist at Scotland's TOP University for student satisfaction in Sport & Exercise (NSS 2023). Join this highly practical Sport and Exercise Science degree with work placement and internship options. There is a growing need for professionals who can work with elite athletes/teams, and those who can help prevent chronic diseases. Learning to optimise sports performance and enhance the health of the population, you'll work in our bespoke physiology and biomechanics laboratories. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Exercise Physiology and Adaptation
Biomechanics of Human Movement
Fitness Testing and Performance Assessment
Strength and Conditioning Programming
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Nutrition for Sport and Performance
Health
Disease Prevention and Lifestyle
UCAS Code:C602
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics

International Baccalaureate

25 points

With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Abertay University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£17,000£20,500£26,500
5 years£21,000£27,000£33,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Abertay University

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