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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BC16

Sports & Exercise Science

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Whether you are interested in improving health through exercise and physical activity, peaking performance in elite sports or understanding how and why exercise works, the Sport & Exercise Science degree empowers you to serve the community in a variety of roles including research, teaching, coaching and counselling. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? Your final year can include working as an intern with sports professionals or physical activity/public health providers to give you valuable work experience. You can also achieve funding through the Cathcart Scholarship t... International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 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 £24,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Sports Psychology
Nutrition and Performance
Research Methods in Sports Science
Coaching and Athletic Development
Public Health and Physical Activity
Applied Exercise Science Project
UCAS Code:BC16
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ 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

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£28,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,000£26,500
3 years£20,500£24,000£31,000
5 years£26,000£30,500£36,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,000

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: CAH02-05-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%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.

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Sports & Exercise Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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