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Robert Gordon University

UCAS Code: C600 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,C,C

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. GCSE English and Maths are also required at grade B/6.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A science subject is required. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers

HNC (BTEC)

M

Relevant subject for year 1 entry

HND (BTEC)

D

science for entry to year 1

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

To include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade 5. Maths and English are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not achieved at Higher.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. English and Maths are required at grade O2 if not achieved at Higher.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

In a science related discipline. GCSE English and Maths are also required at grade B/6.

accepted

Scottish HNC

Pass

Relevant HNC for year 1 entry

Scottish HND

Pass

Graded units required for advanced entry to year 3

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two subjects from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B if not achieved at Higher.

T Level

M

in science for year 1 entry

UCAS Tariff

104-108

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About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

This course is based on the sciences that underpin human performance in a variety of areas from competitive sport to general health.

The course is taught by staff with a wide range of teaching, professional and research experience.

The course is currently mapped to National Occupational Standards for Exercise and Fitness which assures employers that graduates have the skills that are essential for effective engagement with the exercise industry. Individual modules have been developed which professionally prepare students in line with the vocational qualifications endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals.

Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology. More advanced modules which draw on the interaction of the basic disciplines feature later in the curriculum.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£6,930
per year
England
£6,930
per year
EU
£6,930
per year
International
£16,490
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,930
per year
Republic of Ireland
£6,930
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£6,930
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Main Site - Aberdeen

Department:

School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

77%
Sport and exercise sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

81%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
89%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

77%
Library resources
77%
IT resources
94%
Course specific equipment and facilities
64%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

99%
UK students
1%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students
47%
2:1 or above
18%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
43%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

33%
Sports and fitness occupations
17%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
13%
Other elementary services occupations

One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£27k

£27k

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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Post-six month graduation stats:

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It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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