Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
What dietary requirements does a professional footballer need to take their game to the next level? Which foods does a 100m sprinter need to refuel after a race? What exercise and diet would suit someone with a heart condition?
Whether you aspire to fuel elite athletes to reach new heights of performance or to enhance the well-being of individuals on the path to recovery, our program provides you with the essential tools to turn your ambitions into reality. The global interest in the role of nutrition to enhance health and performance has grown exponentially, creating an increased demand for d
Key highlights
- Covers dietary strategies to improve elite athletes' performance and recovery
- Explores exercise and diet for people with conditions such as heart disease
- Prepares you to support both elite performance and recovery from illness
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points to include a science subject at A/AS Level.
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent, to include at least one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — in a relevant subject - Pass with minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise nutritionist
- Performance nutritionist
- Public health nutritionist
- Exercise referral practitioner
- Health and wellbeing advisor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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