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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science
Heriot-Watt University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Science course at Heriot-Watt University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
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.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Heriot-Watt University. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Physical Education | B |
| English Literature | B |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C6SS
Here's what Heriot-Watt University says about its Sport and Exercise Science course.
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.
Based on Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus, is Oriam - Scotland's Sports Performance Centre. Along with providing excellent teaching facilities for this programme, Oriam is the training facility for elite sports teams such as; Scottish Rugby Union, the Scottish Football Association, Heart of Midlothian F.C. and Scottish Squash, who all use the facility for senior team training and (where applicable) to run their respective academies.
Students will have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications embedded in the course modules. We aim to introduce the Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate and the Level 3 Personal Trainer Certificate delivered in partnership with Oriam. As well as this there will be placement opportunities within Oriam and Heriot-Watt's sporting partners in second semester of Level 3.
At Heriot-Watt we have a well-established Sports Union who offer a large group of Sports Clubs; over 30 sports clubs ranging from traditional Football/Soccer and Rugby to Mountaineering and Ultimate Frisbee. The sports clubs offer you the opportunity to grow in your sport, meet likeminded friends and make use of the first class facilities available.
For elite athletes we offer a range of Scholarships and are part of the Talent Development programme – to apply or find out more, please contact us.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees’
Source: Heriot-Watt University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biology
Location
Edinburgh Campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £21,192 per year |
| International | £21,192 per year |
Heriot-Watt University student reviews
Showing 15 reviews
2nd year student
3 years ago
Pretty good Student Union, whether its giving out free stuff or helping you with something, theres always good people there.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Edinburghs got some decent clubs. Having lived here my whole life, its the kind of city you dont want to escape. Its beautiful, many work opportunities especially for students.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Financially the accomodation isnt worth it, the courses are free to Scottish students but for International students its terrible (this is the same for all Scottish Universities). Cost of living in Edinburgh can be high, but for the most part its okay.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Very supportive, if youre not feeling the best, have had certain bad circumstances arise they are very helpful in aiding you.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Over priced, bad quality, small. Its on the outskirts of Edinburgh and yet its cheaper to rent a flat closer to the middle.
2nd year student
3 years ago
The core lecturers of this course are good, although there is one or two I wish had been different on certain modules. The lectureres communicate well with students whenever they need it. The quality of teaching is also very good, and it is very easy to ask things if you dont understand.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Heriot-Watt University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Heriot-Watt University students who took the Sport and Exercise Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
61%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Heriot-Watt University. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Heriot-Watt University graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Sales occupations
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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