BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition

At Ulster University, the Sport and Exercise Nutrition program is designed to give you more than just classroom learning. From the start, you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience that helps you understand how nutrition impacts athletic performance and overall health. You’ll work with industry professionals, use modern lab equipment, and take part in real-world projects that prepare you for a career in this exciting field.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Work-Based Learning: Gain practical experience in real-world settings, applying your knowledge in professional environments.

• Applied Modules: Learn through real-life examples and case studies, giving you insight into day-to-day nutrition practice for athletes and active populations.

• Performance Nutritionists as Instructors: Work directly with experts in the field, learning current practices and professional tips.

• State-of-the-Art Laboratories: Use modern lab facilities to conduct experiments, analyze performance, and develop your practical skills.

• Collaborative Projects: Take part in group assignments and projects, building teamwork and communication skills essential for professional life.

• Digital Tools and Software: Develop technical skills with digital tools and software relevant to sport and exercise nutrition.

These experiences ensure that by the time you graduate, you’ll have both the knowledge and the practical skills to step confidently into a career in sport and exercise nutrition.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University leave ready to kick-start rewarding careers in nutrition, health, and performance. Many go on to work as Sport and Exercise Nutritionists, Nutrition Education Officers, Health Improvement Practitioners, or in Product Development:

• Career Support: Ulster’s Employability and Careers Service is there every step of the way, helping with CVs, interview preparation, and job searches to make sure you’re ready for the workplace.

• Graduate Outcomes: While individual salaries vary, the combination of practical experience, a strong curriculum, and industry connections gives graduates excellent employability prospects.

• Industry Partnerships: The program works closely with professional bodies and employers, giving students opportunities to gain real-world experience and insights into the field.

• Accreditation: Accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr), the degree meets professional standards and helps graduates gain recognition in the industry.

• Graduation Opportunities: Graduates can register as BDA SENr graduate registrants, opening doors to autonomous work in sport and exercise nutrition.

Further Academic Progression:
After finishing this degree, there are plenty of ways to take your studies further:

• MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition: Build on your undergraduate knowledge with advanced training in performance-focused nutrition.

• MSc in Dietetics: A 20-month pre-registration program for science graduates aiming to become registered dietitians.

• PhD Research: Dive into advanced nutrition research and contribute to the latest scientific knowledge in the field.

These options give you the chance to specialize further, boost your career prospects, and explore roles in research, clinical practice, or high-level nutrition consultancy.