The MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition is a specialised postgraduate programme designed for students who wish to develop expertise in nutrition for athletic performance, health, and fitness. The course integrates scientific principles with practical application, equipping learners with the skills to assess, design, and implement nutrition strategies for individuals and teams in sports, exercise, and health settings.
Students study key areas including energy metabolism, nutrient requirements, supplementation, hydration, body composition, dietary planning, and performance optimisation. The programme also covers research methods, public health nutrition, and applied physiology to ensure a strong evidence-based approach. Learners gain hands-on experience through practical labs, case studies, dietetic planning exercises, and real-world consultancy projects.
Graduates are prepared for careers in sports performance nutrition, health and wellness consultancy, elite athletic support, exercise science centres, sports clubs, research institutions, and health promotion organisations. The programme also provides a solid foundation for further postgraduate research or professional accreditation in sport nutrition and dietetics.
- Academic Requirement:
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Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Physical Education or a related discipline.
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Normally equivalent to a UK 2:2 Honours Degree.
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Applicants with relevant professional or industry experience may be considered individually.
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- ELP Requirement:
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IELTS Academic Overall 6.5
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No band below 5.5
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Equivalent PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo scores accepted.
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- Special Requirement: Personal Statement must demonstrate: Understanding of Sport & Exercise Nutrition profession. Awareness of SENr (Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register). Previous academic or practical experience in sport, exercise or nutrition-related environments. Personal and professional qualities relevant to the profession. Motivation to study Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Minimum 80% attendance required. Includes minimum 100 hours industry placement. Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Qualification. UKAD Clean Sport Advisor Training. Practical training in specialist nutrition kitchen and performance laboratories. SENr-aligned curriculum (accreditation in process).
- CAS Deposit: 50% on First year tuition fee
- Annual Tuition Fee: 20,625 – £21,725
- Course Duration: 12 months full-time; part-time option available
- Credentials: Master Degree
- Intakes: Sep-2026