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Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Diet and nutrition significantly affect sport performance. The food and fluid which an athlete drinks before, during and after exercise affects health, body mass and body composition, as well as performance in, and, recovery from exercise.
The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating on the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This includes exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition and exercise metabolism. Work based learning will be a major focus of the programme highlighting the ...
Diet and nutrition significantly affect sport performance. The food and fluid which an athlete drinks before, during and after exercise affects health, body mass and body composition, as well as performance in, and, recovery from exercise. <br/><br/>The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating on the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This includes exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition and exercise metabolism. Work based learning will be a major focus of the programme highlighting the wealth of professional roles within sport and exercise nutrition practice. <br/><br/>It is expected that following completion of this UG students will wish to progress to complete a one year postgraduate qualification in SEN (at Ulster/other institution) leading to professional accreditation with the British Dietetic Association, Sport and Exercise Nutrition (BDA SENr) allowing them to practice as a Sport and Exercise Nutritonist with recreational, semi-professional or elite athletes. For further info on accreditation in SEN please see: https://www.bda.uk.com/membership/membership-categories/senr.html and https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202122/sport-and-exercise-nutrition-27110
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Coleraine
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Course Code
C621
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherC,C,C,C,C including at least 1 subject at grade C from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3. Access to HE DiplomaOnly science-based programmes are accepted. Overall profile of at least 60% (120 credits) including 60% in each level 3 module (NI Access Couse)* Overall profile of at least 45 credits at Merit (GB Access Course)* *to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 to include at least 5 points in one of: Sport, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology, Home Economics. Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths required at Grade 4 or above. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Only science-based BTECs accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of MMM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22) Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include one subject from Physical Education, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology or Home Economics. English and Maths grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level) GCSE/National 4/National 5You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at Grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Also you must hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalen Scottish Advanced HigherD,D,D including at least 1 subject from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3. A levelC,C,C Subject specific requirement: At least one subject from Sport Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics or Environmental Technology. PE or Single Award Life & Health Sciences only acceptable where accompanied by AS level in Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Biology (Grade C or above). Provided the above subject requirement is met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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