BSc Sport Nutrition with Foundation Year

The BSc Sport Nutrition with Foundation Year programme gives students who do not meet the entry requirements for the main course a solid starting point. The programme will teach students anatomy, physiology and sport and nutrition fundamentals.

The course modules cover Health and Wellbeing, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Skills in Sports, Practical delivery in Sport Physical Activity, Behaviours in Sport and Physical Activity and finally, A Project in Sports and Nutrition, which will help the students apply what they have learnt so far using labs, workshops, field trips and practical sessions.

After completing the foundation year, students will move to the main degree, and they will learn practically with modules such as Principles of Human Nutrition, Biochemistry and Metabolism, Exercise Physiology and Food Technology and Development. Students will enjoy fantastic benefits like work placement opportunities, a personal tutor, and access to excellent nutrition, food science and sport science facilities.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a renowned public research university in Liverpool, England. The university’s history goes as far back as 1823, and it has become one of the largest universities in the UK. The university works with partners in different industries to make sure each course stays relevant and prepares its students with practical experience and paid placement.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law, and the Arts. It provides high-quality education, with facilities including high‑performance labs, lecture theatres, social spaces and academic support with campuses in Liverpool, including the City and Mount Pleasant campuses. The university supports its students to become people who can create real-world change.

Candidates are to submit a personal statement and other relevant academic information, a relevant academic and/or employer reference and a CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need to have 88 UCAS Tariff points.
• A Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two science subjects is also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with no score below 5.5.
• TOEFL and PTE are also accepted test scores.

For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for the BSc Sport Nutrition with Foundation Year programme at Liverpool John Moores University is £18,250.

International students at Liverpool John Moores University can get the International Achievement Scholarship, which gives them a £4,000 discount on tuition fees. It is automatic for eligible students and applies every year. Students need to fund themselves, meet the offer requirements and have no external funding to qualify for this scholarship.

LJMU offers sports scholarships to athletes, supporting them financially, giving them guidance, and flexible arrangements to help them balance both training and their academics. A £500 discount is available to international students who pay their tuition fees early.

Graduates of the BSc Sport Nutrition with Foundation Year from Liverpool John Moores University can become:

• Sports Nutritionist
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Public Health Nutritionist
• Food Product Development Specialist
• Performance Nutrition Advisor (Athlete Teams)

Admission to the BSc Sport Nutrition with Foundation Year programme is made through UCAS. We at AHZ can assist you with your application process.