Course summary
Become a professionally recognised practitioner changing lives for the better. A 2012 study in the Lancet highlighted that inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for non-communicable, chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, types of cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes and accounts for over 3 million preventable deaths per year, this includes depressive symptoms and poor mental well-being. The NHS is overrun with these diseases, but in many cases they can be effectively prevented or managed through physical activity. Our degree has been developed to teach our students how physical activity and exercise can do this. We have developed this multidisciplinary degree in line with the professional standards set out by CIMSPA and it delivers exactly what employers are looking for. We will help you develop your scientific understanding and practical skills for a successful career in the health and fitness industry or postgraduate study. Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C6C8
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
T Level - M
^Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject* with A in the graded unit. *Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Biology A Level - BBB to include Biology Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a related subject** with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. **Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise. Students with an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise must pass the following units: Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professionals OR Sports Mechanics OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport AND Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise OR Psychology of Sports Coaching OR Psychology of Sports Performance. Physical Activity and Health will accept Personal Training Certificates.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17580 | Year 1 |
| International | £17580 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ