University of Derby

Sports Nutrition and Health with Foundation Year

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

Gather skills and knowledge by research informed, contemporary and safe practices to improve performance, health and wellbeing Through our extensive industry connections, gain practical experience in work settings at every level of the course with a variety of patient groups and individuals Graduate with the skills to specialise in sports nutrition and health and work with elite athletes or general members of the public to improve their health and fitness Choose an innovative programme with a distinctive multidisciplinary approach Be taught by academics who are active in research and focus on cutting-edge research techniques Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals

Key highlights

  • Practical work experience at every level through extensive industry connections
  • Work with a variety of patient groups and individuals
  • Distinctive multidisciplinary approach to sports nutrition and health
  • Taught by research-active academics using cutting-edge research techniques
  • Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals
  • Graduate able to work with elite athletes or the general public

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
  • A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
  • T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
  • BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports nutritionist
  • Performance nutritionist
  • Health and wellbeing advisor
  • Public health nutritionist
  • Health improvement practitioner
  • Fitness and lifestyle coach

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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