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.

Course modules

Core modules

• Research Methods (20 credits)
  • This module of study is available to provide mastery and expertise in quantitative research strategies, methods and techniques, specifically focussed on quantitative data so that students can undertake postgraduate research.
• Research Project (60 credits)
  • This module provides the opportunity for students to further develop and extend their knowledge and practical experience of the research process, and to learn and make use of advanced research skills.
• Fundamental Sport Nutrition (20 credits)
  • This module is designed to lay the foundations on which the rest of the course will be based. The aim of this module is to develop a comprehensive baseline understanding of fundamental sport nutrition.
• Practical Sport Nutrition (20 credits)
  • This module is designed to equip you with the practical skills essential to work as a Sports Nutritionist.
• Exercise Metabolism (20 credits)
  • This module will use a combination of formal lectures, class practicals and small group seminars to fully engage the students in their own learning.
• Supplements and Drugs in Sport (20 credits)
  • This module will use a combination of formal lectures and workshop-style sessions to fully engage the students in their own learning.
• Professional Practice in Sport Nutrition (20 credits)
  • Having been taught fundamental Sports Nutrition in semester 1, as well as completing the practical sport nutrition module, you will now have the opportunity to experience questions, issues or challenges typically faced by practitioners.

Professional accreditation

MSc Sport Nutrition is accredited by SENr and allows graduates direct entry onto the SENr Graduate register.

Your Learning Experience

• Teaching Assessment
  • Students will have approximately two hours per module per week of taught material and/or seminar work.
  • Private study will cover both time spent studying (e.g. in the library), collecting data in the laboratory and completing directed tasks and coursework.
• Teaching methods
  • Our team of world-leading academics carefully design course delivery and assessment around their research.
  • The programme strategy is based on a low student : staff ratio that allows a close level of academic and pastoral support within a friendly and informal atmosphere.
• Applied learning
  • Each student undertakes a 12-week applied placement mentored by academic staff engaged in applied consultancy.

Career paths

• Further your career prospects
  • LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation.
  • Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
• Career opportunities
  • The integrated and critical nature of the programme promotes qualities and skills relevant to employability within the sports nutrition field.
  • The degree is ideal for individuals looking to work as Sports Nutritionists with national governing bodies such as the English Institute of Sport (EIS).

Tuition fees and funding

• Home
  • Fee: £11,150
• International
  • Fee: £22,000
• Financial Support
  • There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students.
  • From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages.
• Additional Costs
  • In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
    • Accommodation
    • Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
    • Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire

Entry requirements

• Home
  • Qualification requirements:
    • a minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics or Nutrition.
    • another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience.
  • Additional requirements:
    • 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)
  • Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.

How to apply

• Securing your place at LJMU
  • To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form.
  • You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.