Program Overview

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Sport and Exercise Nutrition (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

About

Explore relationships between nutrition and physical performance with our inter-disciplinary Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree. You will develop solid foundations in theory and practical skills, covering topics like:

• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Social psychology
• Physiology

Our Sport and Exercise BSc is designed in line with the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register’s (SENR) guidelines. Therefore, you will build crucial knowledge and skills for future employment.

World-class facilities

You will have access to our world-class sports facilities, and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited labs, such as:

• Fitness and Conditioning Suite
• Performance Hall
• Nutrition Suite
• Exercise Physiology Laboratories

Outstanding teaching and support

St Mary’s has an exceptional reputation for sport, and we strive to continually improve this and our excellent teaching standards. You will learn from sport nutrition practitioners and academics, enabling you to apply theory to practical environments.

Our lecturers are devoted to your personal and professional growth. Our student, Aikaterini, tells us she was “always encouraged and fully supported”.

Real-world experience

You can complete internships at clubs where you'll work directly with athletes. As a result, you'll enhance your skills, network, and employability.

About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.

Course content

Modules

These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.

• Academic Skills
• Introduction to Coaching Process Development
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project
• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Health and Wellbeing
• Energy and Nutrition
• Micronutrients
• Research Methods 1
• Physiology of Exercise
• Food Science and Novel Foods
• Professional Skills for Nutritionists
• Nutritional and PA Assessment
• Research Methods
• Physiology of Training
• Sports Nutrition
• Social Psychology of Sport
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Nutrition and PA for Health and Disease Prevention
• Experience and Employment in Business
• Experience and Employment in Sport
• Research Project
• Nutrition and the Athlete
• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Management of Weight and Related Conditions
• Applied Sport Psychology
• Environmental Physiology
• Managing in the workplace
• The Enterprising Workplace
• Building a Start-up Business

Entry requirements

• 48 UCAS points
• Applicants must have a Level 3 in Biology, Human Biology, Science, or PE/Sport. The course lead will review applicants who do not meet this requirement, and applicants may be offered Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year as an alternative.

We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:

• Subjects studied at Level 3
• Your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
• Non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
• Your references and motivation

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,100

Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.

For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.

Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.

Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.

For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.

Scholarships

Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.

Living costs

A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.

Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.

How the degree is taught

• Contact time: 48%
• Independent study: 52%

*Contact time includes 28% of guided learning

Teaching methods

You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.

The modular structure of the degree allows you to tailor your degree to suit your needs and ambitions. We are committed to providing the very best teaching and look to continually use new, innovative approaches alongside more traditional methods.

Each module will be supported by an electronic learning site containing resources, distance learning materials, learning forums and feedback areas. This electronic learning site is considered to be an important component of course delivery and will help to foster a cohesive and scholarly community among students.

Class sizes tend to be around 20 students.

Assessment methods

We use a wide range of assessments that helps develop key skills for both academic and employability purposes. Assessment methods include essays, poster presentations, web-based assessments, oral presentations, and practical and written exams.

Feedback

We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.

Career opportunities

With our Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree, you will gain essential transferable skills, such as communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

You can also contact our Career Services at for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of undefined include:

• With elite sports teams and individual athletes
• The fitness industry
• Sports nutrition industry
• Health promotion
• Education