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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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UCAS CODE: C602

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Lanarkshire Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

UWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science prepares you for a career where you will learn how exercise can be used to improve health and how to support athletes in maximising their performance.This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health . You’ll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology


PRACTICAL FOCUS

The teaching on the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science.Lab-based and practical tuition and assessments are a key feature of this degree and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge. You will use 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 as part of your studies. During the programme, you will undertake work placements with a relevant employer. This placement is specifically designed to develop your skills and experience in the workplace, enhancing your job prospects within the sports industry upon completion of your degree. We have excellent existing links with a number of clubs and organisations, and we also encourage you to identify organisations that you are interested in working with.


CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the programme have gone on to become sport scientist, personal trainers, sport science technicians, physiologists, researchers, lecturers, active schools co-ordinators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts, and sport business owners. This means as a sport and exercise scientist you could:// Work alongside sports coaches to assess and improve athletes’ performance// Work with doctors to help people improve athletes’ health through physical activity// Work with hospitals and Primary Care Trusts in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion to take part in research projects or contribute to the design and production of sports equipment


Jobs

Typical roles include: Sport Scientist, Performance Analyst, Strength and conditioning Coach, Sport Physiologists, Personal Trainer.


Further Studies

Many of our graduates have successfully progressed to postgraduate study such as taught Masters (MSc) courses or research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in sport, exercise or health areas.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BCC

Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.Year 2 entry: BBB including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    64th out of 85 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    154 73%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    22nd

    23
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    78th

    27

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