Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, 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
BBBC, including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or Psychology at Grade C. 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 Applications of Maths and Functional Skills Maths) (can accept Lifeskills), English & an additional science including one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BCCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology at Grade C. 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 Applications of Maths and Functional Skills Maths) (can accept Lifeskills), English & one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
A Level
BCC, including Biology or Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H3, H3, and H3 at Higher Levels, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English, and & Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, 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 27 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), English & one in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
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 to include Biology
A Level
BBB to include Biology
HNC
Pass HNC in Sports Coaching with Sports Development with A in the graded unit.
Minimum Year 3
HND
Pass in HND Sports Coaching with Sports Development with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units, which must include passes in the following departments: Psychology of Sports Coaching OR Psychology of Sports Performance OR Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise AND Sports Mechanics OR Mechanics for the Health and Fitness Professional OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport (to include completion of UKCC Level 1 Cert).