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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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Coleraine
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C621
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,C
CCCCC including at least 1 subject at grade C from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at National 5 Grade C or Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3. Applicants who have not passed Higher Chemistry will be required to successfully complete the Ulster University Chemistry bridging module before being accepted onto the degree. This is to fulfill the GCSE Chemistry requirement for the degree.
Access to HE Diploma
Only 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 Programme
24
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. Applicants who have not passed Chemistry will be required to successfully complete the Ulster University Chemistry bridging module before being accepted onto the degree. This is to fulfill the GCSE Chemistry requirement for the degree.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Extended Diplomas accepted for entry - Award profile of MMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science Diplomas accepted for entry - Award profile of MM plus a Grade C in an A Level or other alternative accepted qualification at Level 3. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (Must include optional unit 7 - Biomechanics) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science Extended Certificates accepted for entry - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC or other alternative accepted qualifications at Level 3. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
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 Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology or Home Economics. If you do not pass Maths nor Chemistry at H3, as they are required for prior learning a minimum grade of H6/O4 is required in addition to an H3 in one of the subjects above. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4. There may be an opportunity for applicants without Chemistry to meet this requirement by completing an online Ulster University chemistry module in early September.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You 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 Higher
D,D,D
DDD including at least 1 subject from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at National 5 Grade C or Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3. Applicants who have not passed Advanced Higher Chemistry will be required to successfully complete the Ulster University Chemistry bridging module before being accepted onto the degree. This is to fulfill the GCSE Chemistry requirement for the degree.
A level
C,C,C
Subject specific requirement: At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, or Physics. 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 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
















































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