Program Overview

MSc Sport Nutrition | Part-time

About this course

LJMU's Sport Nutrition MSc is taught by academics dedicated to researching athlete-centred nutrition and extending contemporary understanding of exercise metabolism.

Key Facts

• School of Sport and Exercise Sciences: Ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• Study mode: Part-time (2 years) or full-time (1 year)
• Experience: Unique blend of theoretical science and applied skills taught by world-leading academics engaged in nutritional consultancy with world-leading sports organisations
• Staff expertise: Provide nutrition support to Premiership Football, Super League Rugby League, European Rugby Union, professional golfers, professional jockeys, professional and amateur boxers, British Ski and Snowboard, Professional and Track Cycling, UK Anti Doping, and many more
• Accreditation: Accredited by SENr and allows graduates direct entry onto the SENr Graduate register
• ISAK body composition qualification: Included in the course
• Applied placement: 12-week applied placement mentored by academic staff engaged in applied consultancy

Course Modules

Core Modules

• Research Methods (20 credits): Mastery and expertise in quantitative research strategies, methods, and techniques
• Research Project (60 credits): Opportunity to further develop and extend knowledge and practical experience of the research process
• Fundamental Sport Nutrition (20 credits): Comprehensive baseline understanding of fundamental sport nutrition
• Practical Sport Nutrition (20 credits): Practical skills essential to work as a Sports Nutritionist
• Exercise Metabolism (20 credits): Understanding of classical and contemporary exercise metabolism research
• Supplements and Drugs in Sport (20 credits): Understanding of the role of supplements and drugs in sport
• Professional Practice in Sport Nutrition (20 credits): Hands-on experience in working as a Sports Nutritionist

Professional Accreditation

• SENr accreditation: Allows graduates direct entry onto the SENr Graduate register
• ASET membership: LJMU is a member of ASET, the UK's leading authority on work-based and placement learning (WBPL)

Your Learning Experience

• Teaching methods: World-leading academics, low student:staff ratio, and state-of-the-art facilities
• Assessment methods: Extended essays, practical assessments, oral presentations, case studies, applied placement reports, and research presentations
• Applied learning: 12-week applied placement mentored by academic staff engaged in applied consultancy

Career Paths

• Sports Nutritionist: Work with national governing bodies, professional sports clubs, and national institutes of sport
• Strength and Conditioning Practitioner: Increase knowledge and applied skills in nutrition
• Health and Fitness: Use exercise nutrition to improve the health of the general public
• Academic research: Pursue further academic studies and move to a PhD in nutrition or exercise biochemistry

Tuition Fees and Funding

• Home: Part-time per credit: £59.50
• International: Not specified
• Additional costs: Accommodation, travel costs, field trips, stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership, and graduation gown hire

Entry Requirements

• Home:
  • Undergraduate degree: Minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics, or Nutrition
  • Relevant work experience: Practical applied experience in sports nutrition and/or an obvious desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition
• International:
  • IELTS score: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
  • Qualification equivalency check: Required for international qualifications

How to Apply

• Online application form: Required to complete an LJMU online application form
• Personal statement: Outlining why you wish to study this programme
• Qualification documents: Required to provide details of previous qualifications

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