MSc Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Requirements: Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

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Our course enables you to develop an advanced level of subject knowledge and research experience, as well as a comprehensive range of transferable scientific and vocational skills. As a consequence, your career choices can include leading sport science support programmes for teams and elite athletes, involvement in physical activity initiatives, along with employment in national governing bodies and organisations.

Sports Nutritionist
Health and Fitness Coach
Food Technologist
Healthy Eating Co-ordinator

Sport & Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)

Gain a good theoretical understanding of the current sport nutrition necessary to become a good sport and exercise practitioner, studying the general principles, concepts and underpinning theory in nutrition necessary for the development of nutrition strategies.

Measurement & Evaluation in Sport & Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)

You will gain knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of measurement and evaluation tools and techniques in sport and exercise nutrition. This module will also enable you to develop a personal CPD plan and critically reflect on the process of measurement and evaluation in sport and exercise nutrition.

Ergogenic Practices & Nutritional Manipulation in Sport & Exercise (20 credits)

On completion you will be able to use contemporary research to explore the complex interactions and relationships between dietary manipulation strategies and specific ergogenic aids/food supplements on metabolism, sports performance and health.

Physiology & Biochemistry for Performance (20 credits)

You will develop a critical understanding of the metabolic and endocrine responses to different types of exercise, their time course and scope for training and detraining adaptations. It will also facilitate the development of laboratory data collection skills.

Research & Professional Practice (20 credits)

This module will equip you with an understanding of the skills and experience necessary to operate as a sport and exercise scientist in a range of professional settings.

Research Methods (20 credits)

This module focuses on the design of research projects as a way of answering questions and solving ‘real world’ problems in a reliable and valid manner.

Major Independent Study (60 credits)

You will complete a research project of your choosing under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Ideally you will aim to produce research of a publishable quality.