BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers a structured placement year through a Diploma in Professional Practice pathway and culminates in an independent research project in food, nutrition and dietetics.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC Nutrition and Food Science Biology Chemistry Maths Physics Environmental Technology PE (only when accompanied by AS level in Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Biology - Grade C or above) Life & Health Sciences (only when accompanied by AS level in Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Biology - Grade C or above) Provided the above subject requirement is met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Human Physiology & Anatomy
- Chemistry and Pharmacology
- Foundations for Future Success
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Food science
- Assessment of Nutritional Status
- Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Professional Practice in Performance Nutrition
- Integrated techniques in exercise physiology and nutrition
- My Employability Enhancement
- Enterprise Placement Year
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition Placement - Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition Placement -Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS)
- Health Promotion and Nutrition Communication
- Nutrition Research Methodology
- Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Research project
- Exercise Metabolism
- Performance Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £28,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University do next?
86% 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 Nutrition at Ulster University?
88% 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 Nutrition at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.