Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition
The relationship between physiology, sport, and nutrition is one of the most dynamic areas in contemporary health and performance science. Physiology provides the biological foundation for understanding how the body responds and adapts to exercise; sports science applies this knowledge to questions of human performance, training, and health; and nutrition examines the role of diet in supporting both. Studied together, these three disciplines give you a genuinely integrated understanding of how the human body works and how it can be optimised, whether for elite competition or for broader public health.
At the University of Glasgow, this four-year, full-time degree gives you a rigorous grounding in the underlying sciences alongside applied knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology of sport, coaching, and nutritional science. You will develop strong laboratory and research skills, learning to design, conduct, and interpret scientific studies in exercise and health contexts. A year abroad is included in the programme, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner institution overseas and to experience different research environments and approaches to sport and health science.
A typical entry tariff of 216 points reflects the academic demands of a degree that combines biological science with applied sports knowledge.
Graduates of this interdisciplinary programme are well positioned for careers across sport, health, and research. Many go on to work as exercise physiologists, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, or health and wellbeing advisors, working with professional sports teams, NHS services, public health organisations, universities, or private performance centres. Research roles in exercise science and sports medicine are also accessible, particularly for those who progress to postgraduate study.
Teaching, coaching, and sports development are further paths that draw on the breadth of knowledge developed throughout this degree.