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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C6SS
Sport and Exercise Science
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,192Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £21,192 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 a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 84% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
Sports Nutrition and Health
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Sport Psychology and Performance
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Research Methods in Sport Science
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Applied Sport and Exercise Science
UCAS Code:C6SS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including suitable science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Sports Science, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Biology or Human Biology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points including suitable science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: total of 34 points including suitable science subject at Higher Level 6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,192
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,768
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £27,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
87%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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