Sport and Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of the West of Scotland, UK

Sport and Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health)

UK

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What will I learn?

This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health. The teaching on programme is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science. Hosting the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (CASES) accredited lab in Scotland, we can offer lab-based and practical tuition. Assessments are a key feature of this programme and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge. Students in their final year of study will have a wide range of optional modules to select from which best suit their interests and career ambitions. A dedicated Physical Activity & Health pathway is available to 4th year students who wish to take a focused set of modules specific to that field of study. You’ll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology. You’ll be encouraged to utilise our newly equipped laboratories, which include labs in: Human Health and Performance Cardiovascular Imaging Sport and Exercise Science Extreme Environments Exercise and Health Biochemistry Sport Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Biomechanics. Teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study. Honours year students will be able to graduate with the degree title ‘BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health)’ if they decide to select this pathway. Throughout your studies, you will undertake various modules which will allow you to achieve Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Professional Standards including Gym Instructor and Working with Inactive People.

Which department am I in?

Health and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (19,61,212) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Lanarkshire Campus

UWS,

Eco Campus, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park,

Hamilton,

Lanarkshire,

G72 0LH, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must meet the Scottish Highers standard entry requirements of BCC (69 UCAS Tariff points), including a Science subject (Biology preferred) or Physical Education (PE). The minimum entry requirements are CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points), also including a Science subject (Biology preferred) or PE. Alternatively, applicants with CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including a Science subject (Biology preferred) or PE, may qualify if they have successfully completed one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy, Foundation Apprenticeship, UWS Next Steps to University module, Routes for All, Top-Up, or LEAPS. For A Levels, applicants need DDD (72 UCAS Tariff points) including a science subject (Biology preferred) or PE. Those presenting full T Levels must have achieved Grade P (A*–C) with 96 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject. Applicants with the Irish Leaving Certificate require H3 H4 H4 H4, including a science subject (Biology preferred) or PE. For the International Baccalaureate Diploma, 24 points are required including three subjects at H4, with one being a science (Biology preferred). Accepted SQA HNC qualifications include Fitness, Health & Exercise, Applied Sports Science, Applied Sports & Exercise Science, Physical Activity & Health, or Sports Therapy with a B in the Graded Unit. SQA HND qualification in Sport Coaching & Development with grade B is also accepted. Additional pathways include the Scottish Wider Access Programme with Access to STEM (BBB), Access to Life Sciences (BBB), Access to Humanities (BBB), or Access to Health & Biological Science (BBB).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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