BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The programme concludes with an independent research project spanning the final year, involving original data collection and manuscript writing. Year 3 concentrates on nutrition, sport, and public health.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points For full entry requirement details, visit the Science Foundation Year: Sport and Exercise Science course page . Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, explore our International section .
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 51%
- Other Health Professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 62%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Food and Nutrition
- Essentials for Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
- Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Applied Nutrition
- Health and Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
- Research Methods in Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences
- Exercise and Health Psychology
- Future Skills Apply
- Public Health Nutrition
- Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Project
- Sport Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,500. The £29,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) at Kingston University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.