Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Physiology and Sports Science in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,240
(c. USD40,497.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Sports play a vital role in our daily lives, whether through personal participation or the excitement of cheering for our favorite teams. At its core lies sports and exercise science, which employs evidence-based approaches to not only boost elite athletic performance but also improve overall health, advance medical rehabilitation, and deepen our knowledge of human capabilities by studying bodily functions and optimization techniques. The University of Glasgow's Physiology and Sports Science program is consistently ranked as the UK's best, supported by the College of MVLS with cutting-edge facilities for future-oriented training. Final-year students can intern with sports professionals or public health organizations, while third- and fourth-year students may qualify for the Cathcart Scholarship, covering all expenses for hands-on sports science training. The program provides distinctive academic and extracurricular experiences, global internship opportunities, and international partnerships.
We prepare students for diverse careers in sports science, research, and education, as well as non-sports professions requiring advanced analytical and communication skills. Our graduates work as sports scientists across various fields - from Premier League football to ballet, as academics in universities, in sports equipment manufacturing, healthcare, education, recreational sports, and beyond, both in Scotland and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
Note: Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission to the programme, nor does the programme involve you directly in sport.
Advanced entry requirements for Physiology & Sports Science
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
Note: Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission to the programme, nor does the programme involve you directly in sport.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
Note: Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission to the programme, nor does the programme involve you directly in sport.
Advanced entry requirements for Physiology & Sports Science
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
Note: Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission to the programme, nor does the programme involve you directly in sport.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
30,240