Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Robert Gordon UniversityApplied Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, taught full-time over 4 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
89.43%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This course is based on the sciences that underpin human performance in a variety of areas from competitive sport to general health.
The course is taught by staff with a wide range of teaching, professional and research experience.
The course is currently mapped to National Occupational Standards for Exercise and Fitness which assures employers that graduates have the skills that are essential for effective engagement with the exercise industry. Individual modules have been developed which professionally prepare students in line with the vocational qualifications endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals.
Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology. More advanced modules which draw on the interaction of the basic disciplines feature later in the curriculum.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Aberdeen
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sport and exercise science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ