Sports and Exercise Science (Accelerated) BSc (Hons)

In studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences at Heriot Watt, a mix of core and optional modules enables you to explore traditional sport, exercise and health science disciplines. This programme comprises a core of sport and exercise science with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and well-being, such as biology, nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.<br/><br/>Based at Heriot-Watt Universitys campus in Edinburgh is the Oriam - Scotlands national performance centre for sport. Along with providing excellent teaching facilities for this programme, the Oriam is also a training facility for Scottish Rugby Union and the Scottish Football Association, as do Heart of Midlothian F.C. for first-team training and to run their academy.

Heriot-Watt are 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024). You’ll have lifelong access to their award-winning Careers Service and join the oldest alumni association in the UK with over 166,000 members in 190 countries – The Watt Club.<br/><br/>A vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene and plenty of shops and green space – Edinburgh has it all. It’s a safe and friendly city and a great place to be a student. That’s why it’s ranked UK’s 2nd best student-friendly city (QS Best Student Cities, 2025).<br/> <br/>At Heriot-Watt, you can choose to study a 3 Year honours degree by starting in Year 2, allowing you to complete the typical four-year Scottish Bachelor Honours degree in just three years whilst still enjoying the full Heriot-Watt student experience, including Welcome Week, Freshers events, and an introduction to your Personal Tutor.<br/><br/>Moving away from home is a big decision, which is why students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are offered a £1,500 bursary. This no-strings-attached bursary means you can visit home anytime during your first year (or spend it on something else).<br/><br/>Register for your Heriot-Watt Priority Pass to make sure you are first in line when Clearing opens, or to chat with their friendly team.