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- MSc Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Sheffield Hallam University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course summary
- Gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of human nutrition.
- Learn about the specific nutritional needs of athletes and develop practical skills to assess their diet, body composition and exercise performance.
- Develop an appropriate level of competence in sports nutrition and exercise physiology for employment in the sports nutrition and exercise sector.
- Enhance your ability to critically analyze current and developing theories in sports nutrition.
Nutrition plays an important role in optimising sport and exercise performance. On this course you will study modules that will provide you with a solid foundation in nutritional science, human physiology, biochemistry, behaviour change, research skills and sports nutrition. You will also complete a sport or exercise nutrition focused research project. The course will equip you with the skills to specialise in sports nutrition.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
We use a student-centred approach to learning. The blend of core nutrition and sports nutrition content and work related learning is delivered by subject experts and has been designed to enhance your employability in the sport and exercise nutrition sector.
You learn through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- laboratory classes
- counselling simulations
- workshops
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- sport and exercise nutrition
- the fitness industry
- research
- academia
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which allows graduates to apply for Direct Entry Registration (at Associate Level) with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 17,205per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
63rd
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Campus address
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
23rd out of 35 3
14th out of 56 1
42nd out of 86 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 208119 57%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 78%21st
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/ Max 179121 68%27th
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/ Max 10071.0 71%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 76%42nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 213130 61%50th
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/ Max 10074.0 74%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%71st
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