BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
Overview
Become a Sport and Exercise scientist with our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree and you can transform lives and sporting careers.
As Scotland's official University for Sporting Excellence, we place Sport and Exercise Science at the heart of everything we do. We prepare athletes for success on the world stage and improve the health of the nation through physical exercise. It's why we're 1st in Scotland for sports research with 80% of our research in Sport and Exercise Sciences classed as world leading or internationally excellent. (REF2021).
Top reasons to study with us
#1 We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Sports Science (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
#2 Our course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
#3 Excellent performance analysis laboratories and world-class sport facilities used by our Olympian athletes and sport novices alike
Curriculum
Study our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree and you'll learn from our experts in sport and exercise physiology, nutrition, genetics, medicine, health and physical activity.
Our research and performance analysis laboratories enable you to develop your scientific and practical skills in a world-class learning environment. Our course will prepare you for the many career opportunities available in Sport and Exercise Science. Our research ranges from the molecular to the whole body level.
Course details
Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree is delivered jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and the Faculty of Natural Sciences, combining a wide range of expertise to ensure an unrivalled student experience.
The course provides you with the knowledge and experience to become a sports and exercise scientist and work in areas such as sport, health or science disciplines, or to pursue a career in research or teaching.
Teaching
The University of Stirling achieved five stars for teaching in the QS Stars University Ratings 2021. In addition to conventional lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and laboratory practical sessions, web-based technology is used to support the teaching course.