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BSc (Hons)/BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Typical offer 120-128 UCAS points Sport/Biology/relevant diploma required 32-48 UCAS points for Foundation year

Examine the science of the effects of nutrition on athletic performance. Develop your expertise in health science, exercise physiology, and sports and exercise nutrition. You’ll develop a thorough understanding of industry, gaining hands-on experience with recreational and performance athletes across a range of sports. Working in our gyms, human performance laboratories and sports nutrition kitchen, you'll observe the effects of diet on athletic performance, as well as how exercise can affect the body’s metabolism and its requirement for nutrients. The course is endorsed by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register, which sets industry standards for practitioners. You’ll develop high-quality practical skills and strong scientific knowledge, ready for your next step. Industry opportunities You’ll have many opportunities to work with student athletes in a range of sporting disciplines on campus. You’ll also benefit from our strong links with local sporting professionals, teams and businesses. The optional integrated placement year means you can gain industry experience and connections ready for your career. This course is ideal for those who are fascinated by sports nutrition and would like to work with recreational and elite athletes to improve sport and exercise performance. Graduate destinations • Sports or Performance Nutritionist • Roles within professional or amateur sport and with national governing bodies • Working with the NHS, supporting GP referral schemes and other healthy-living programmes • Teaching • Master's and PhD

UCAS code C613 3 years

CF13 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year Gain subject-specific knowledge for the BSc degree Integrated placement year An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career