BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science, exploring the relationship between diet, exercise, and health. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes a 100-hour industry placement in the second year, and it holds accreditation from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T level with grade C or above on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 53%
- Learning opportunities: 58%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 40%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 45%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 54%
- Therapy professionals: 31%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 2%
- Elementary occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 66%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Research Methods
- Exercise Metabolism
- Sport Nutrition: Research and Practice
- Applied Physiology for Sport & Exercise
- Strength and Conditioning and Sports Rehabilitation
- Applied Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport and Exercise
- Foundations of Bioenergetics Metabolism and Nutrition
- Foundations of Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise
- Foundations of Psychology for Sport and Exercise
- Foundations of Coaching
- Research Methods 1
- Applied Nutrition and Assessment Methods
- Nutrition for Exercise and Health
- Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science
- Research Methods 2
- Work Placement
- Biomechanics and Performance Analysis for Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Psychology for Sport and Exercise Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £35,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield?
53% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Sport Exercise and Nutrition at University of Huddersfield?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.