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Sport and Exercise Nutrition

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Coleraine
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Course summary

Diet and nutrition significantly affect sport performance. The food and fluid which an athlete drinks before, during and after exercise affects health, body mass and body composition, as well as performance in, and, recovery from exercise.

The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating on the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This includes exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition and exercise metabolism. Work based learning will be a major focus of the programme highlighting the wealth of professional roles within sport and exercise nutrition practice.

It is expected that following completion of this UG students will wish to progress to complete a one year postgraduate qualification in SEN (at Ulster/other institution) leading to professional accreditation with the British Dietetic Association, Sport and Exercise Nutrition (BDA SENr) allowing them to practice as a Sport and Exercise Nutritonist with recreational, semi-professional or elite athletes. For further info on accreditation in SEN please see: https://www.bda.uk.com/membership/membership-categories/senr.html and https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202122/sport-and-exercise-nutrition-27110

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coleraine

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C621
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Coleraine
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C621
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Coleraine
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level CCC

Subject specific requirement: At least one subject from Sport Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics or Environmental Technology. PE or Single Award Life & Health Sciences only acceptable where 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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM

Only science-based BTECs accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of MMM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22)

Access to HE Diploma

Only science-based programmes are accepted. Overall profile of at least 60% (120 credits) including 60% in each level 3 module (NI Access Couse)* Overall profile of at least 45 credits at Merit (GB Access Course)* *to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Scottish Higher CCCCC

including at least 1 subject at grade C from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

Scottish Advanced Higher DDD

including at least 1 subject from Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Physics, Home Economics. English & Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 24 points

to include at least 5 points in one of: Sport, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology, Home Economics. Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths required at Grade 4 or above.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include one subject from Physical Education, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology or Home Economics. English and Maths grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at Grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Also you must hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent) and either Double Award Science (grade CC) or Chemistry (grade C) or above (if not studied at AS or A Level). Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate

Please note that fees for NI and ROI students have not yet been confirmed for 2025/26 by the Department for the economy and so there is likely to be some increase on the above publish fee.

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