Sport and Exercise Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

Our practice-based, innovative Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc degree will provide you with the underpinning scientific knowledge of nutrition, science and physiology for sports performance, exercise and health. This course is based at our recently extended £71 million City South Campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham and is approved by the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) to ensure that the knowledge and competencies are aligned with professional standards.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

Five subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Double Science
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

Why Choose Us?
Professional accreditation - This course is endorsed by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition register (SENr)
Student satisfaction - 90.5% of students were happy with this course. (NSS 2020)
Partnerships - our Sport and Exercise department works in partnership with professional sports clubs such as Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Kidderminster Harriers Football Club
Gain relevant work experience - There will be live projects to work on with professional sports teams and the general public, as well as compulsory work placements, enabling you to gain first-hand experience and build your knowledge. See what our students have been up to at The Priory
Expert knowledge - you'll receive talks from guest lecturers who work within the sector and can provide relevant, up-to-date advice
Get work experience abroad - you can apply for a travel scholarship and take part in exchange programmes, as part of our Go Abroad scheme to carry out exciting work placements overseas
Experienced staff - many of our staff are PhD-trained and remain active in their chosen fields to provide you with current and inside knowledge in the field
£71 million campus - we have recently invested an additional £41 million into our £30 million City South campus complete with new, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge resources and equipment – including a nutrition kitchen, environmental chamber and specialist labs