Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition

About this programme

Whether you are interested in improving health through exercise and physical activity, peaking performance in elite sports or understanding how and why exercise works, the Sport & Exercise Science degree empowers you to serve the community in a variety of roles including research, teaching, coaching and counselling. Your final year can include working as an intern with sports professionals or physical activity/public health providers to give you valuable work experience. You can also achieve funding through the Cathcart Scholarship to train, experience and work as a sports scientist within elite sports throughout the world in your third or fourth year, with all costs covered. Join a vibrant and diverse community of students and learn from experts across the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Our Biological Sciences degrees combine academic excellence, practical experience and flexibility, preparing you for a wide range of careers. Whether you know exactly what you want to study or would like to keep your options open, our Biological Sciences portfolio of degrees offers flexibility from the moment you apply. Our BSc Biological Sciences degree allows you to explore a broad range of disciplines before choosing to continue on the programme or pursue a specialist degree. Students applying directly to a specialist degree programme may also have opportunities to change pathways during their studies, subject to availability. During the final honours year, you will have the opportunity to further personalise your degree and apply for an endorsement, depending on