MSc in Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc in Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise at Loughborough University provides an in-depth understanding of the physiological and nutritional demands of exercise and training.
Students gain advanced practical skills, conduct independent research, and learn from world-leading academics.
The program prepares graduates for careers in research, applied sport and exercise physiology
utrition, teaching, and industry.
Program Outline
Structure:
The program offers in-depth study across a range of areas within exercise physiology and sport and exercise nutrition. Practical sessions are taught in specialist teaching laboratories, and you will also use these facilities, as well as our research laboratories, while undertaking your research project.
Key Features:
- Gain a strong foundation in the scientific principles underpinning exercise physiology and sport and exercise nutrition.
- Develop advanced practical skills and techniques in laboratory and field settings.
- Conduct independent research on a topic of your choice, culminating in a dissertation.
- Learn from world-leading academics and practitioners in the field.
Outline:
Semester 1:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
Semester 2:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Quantitative Research
- Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Research Project: Natural Sciences in Sport and Exercise
- Optional Modules:
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Summer:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Research Project: Natural Sciences in Sport and Exercise
Assessment:
A variety of assessment methods are used to cater to different learning styles, including:
- Examinations: assess knowledge and understanding
- Coursework: assess application of knowledge and skills
- Group work: assess collaborative skills and teamwork
- Laboratory work: assess practical skills and data analysis
- Practical sessions: assess competency in practical techniques
- Research project: assess independent research skills and critical thinking
Teaching:
- Lectures: provide foundational knowledge
- Tutorials: facilitate deeper understanding and discussion
- Independent study: encourages self-directed learning
- Group work: promotes collaboration and teamwork
- Laboratory work: develops practical skills and techniques
- Practical sessions: provide hands-on experience
- Research project: fosters independent research skills
Careers:
This program equips you for a wide range of careers in the sport and exercise science field:
- Research:
- PhD study
- Research positions in academia or industry
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology/Nutrition:
- Exercise physiologist
- Sports nutritionist
- Performance analyst
- Teaching:
- Lecturer/teaching fellow in sport and exercise science
- Industry:
- Product development specialist
- Marketing and sales representative
- Health and fitness consultant
Other:
- 100% of research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021)
- 1st in the world for sport-related subjects for the eighth time running (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2024)
- Outstanding laboratories and facilities
- Opportunity to take an ISAK body composition qualification
Note:
This information is based on the 2023/24 academic year.
UK fee: £13,000 Full-time degree per annum International fee: £29,750 Full-time degree per annum
