Program Overview

MSc Sport Nutrition

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: Full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years)
• 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: Mastery and expertise in quantitative research strategies, methods, and techniques
• Research Project: Opportunity to further develop and extend knowledge and practical experience of the research process
• Fundamental Sport Nutrition: Comprehensive baseline understanding of fundamental sport nutrition
• Practical Sport Nutrition: Practical skills essential to work as a Sports Nutritionist
• Exercise Metabolism: Combination of formal lectures, class practicals, and small group seminars
• Supplements and Drugs in Sport: Formal lectures and workshop-style sessions
• Professional Practice in Sport Nutrition: Voluntary applied placement or in-situ/remote applied project supervised by LJMU staff members

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 carefully design course delivery and assessment around their research
• Low student:staff ratio: Close level of academic and pastoral support within a friendly and informal atmosphere
• Facilities: Award-winning Tom Reilly Building with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
• Applied learning: 12-week applied placement mentored by academic staff engaged in applied consultancy

Career Paths

• Sports Nutritionists: Work with national governing bodies, professional sports clubs, and national institutes of sport
• Strength and Conditioning Practitioners: Increase knowledge and applied skills in nutrition
• Further studies: Pursue a PhD in Sport Nutrition or Exercise Metabolism
• Community work: Use exercise nutrition to improve the health and fitness of the general population

Tuition Fees and Funding

• Home: £10,705
• International: £18,250
• Scholarships: Available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter
• Deposit: £5,000
• Payment plan: Option to pay fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts

Entry Requirements

• Qualification requirements: Minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics, or Nutrition, or another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience
• Relevant work experience: Practical applied experience in sports nutrition and/or an obvious desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition
• International requirements: IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

How to Apply

• LJMU online application form: Required to complete an application form
• Personal statement: Outlining why you wish to study this programme

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