Course Overview
Our Sport Science degree will start with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sports performance. Then, as you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.
General Eligibility
Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBB, including Biology or Chemistry, Physics Psychology at Grade B. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted instead of Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required).
National 5 C in Maths (excluding Lifeskills, Functional Skills Maths Lvl 2 and Applications of Maths), English, and an additional science including Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BBCC includes Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology in Grade B. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted instead of Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required).
National 5 C in Maths (excluding Lifeskills, Functional Skills Maths Lvl 2 and Applications of Maths), English, and an additional science including Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
A Level
BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H2, H3, and H3 at Higher Levels, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C in Maths, English, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C
GCSE Grade C in Maths, English, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including a Science^ at minimum grade 5.
Four points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies), 4 points in SL English, and one in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
^Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also required.
Minimum year 2
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC including Biology
A Level
BBB including Biology
HNC
Pass in a related subject* with an A in the graded unit.
*Fitness, Health, and Exercise, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Science.
Minimum year 3
HND
Pass in a related subject* with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
* Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, and Biological Science.
Students with an HND in Fitness, Health, and Exercise must pass the following units: Mechanics for the Health and Fitness Professional OR Sports Mechanics OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport AND Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise OR Psychology of Sports Performance OR Psychology of Sports Coaching.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours per week
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills