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Sports Science
Discover why Abertay University is ranked the TOP Scottish Modern University for Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2025).
Discover why Abertay University is ranked the TOP Scottish Modern University for Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2025).
The UCAS equal consideration deadline passed on 14 January 2026, but there's still time to choose Abertay. If you've not yet applied or are reconsidering your options, we're here to support you in making the right decision for your future.
We consider later applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out on the chance to study with us - apply to Abertay now through UCAS.
Discover why Abertay University is the ideal choice for Sports Science by exploring our degrees below.
Have any questions? Get in touch on +44(0)1382 308080 or email sro@abertay.ac.uk. We're here to help!
Quality teaching: Abertay is Scotland's TOP Modern University for Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2025)
Excellent graduate job opportunities: Our students have gone on to work at some amazing places, including Manchester United FC, Sport Scotland, Scottish Disability Sport, and Active Schools. Others have been able to relocate to destinations such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Flexible degree programmes: Our Sport degrees are flexible, which means you pick the areas that interest you most.
Student experience: Abertay's Sports Science degrees were ranked TOP in Scotland for student experience. (The Times 2025)
Industry experience: At Abertay, you’ll have opportunities to gain industry experience through work placements during your study to gain widely sought after experience that is often essential in sport.
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Dundee is going through something of a cultural rebirth.
It was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s hottest destinations, helped greatly by the £80m V&A Dundee, the stunning design museum, which opened its doors in 2018.
Dundee is a little pot of gold at the end of the A92 - The Guardian
It’s an extremely friendly city, which is small enough to get from A to B by foot, but large enough to have great shopping and vibrant nightlife.
Dundee is a contemporary city full of energy and vision—it has one of the highest student population ratios in the UK—and it’s the perfect environment for a Sport student to learn their trade.
Our Sport graduates will always be our strongest advocates, so check out what our formers students had to say about their time at Abertay.
BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning, Class of 2022
Dan is a Senior physical preparation coach at SportScotland Institute of Sport.
Debbi is Deputy CEO at Spartans Football Academy.
Airlie runs a sport injury clinic and works with the local ice hockey team, Dundee Stars.
