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Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Start date

September 2026

UCAS code

C401

Duration

3 years

Standard offer

112 - undefined UCAS points

Contextual offer

96 UCAS points

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Supports fitness, health, and elite performance with our Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree

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:

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.

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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. 

Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.

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.

Entry requirements

2025 and 2026 entries

Start date

September 2026

Standard offer

112 - undefined UCAS points

Contextual offer

96 UCAS points

About Contextual Offer:

Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria.

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.

International requirements

International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).

UCAS Personal statement support

Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.

Further Information

For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.

How many UCAS points my grades are worth

A levels

  • A*

    56 pts

  • A

    48 pts

  • B

    40 pts

  • C

    32 pts

  • D

    24 pts

  • E

    16 pts

My qualification isn't listed:

If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.

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.

Career opportunities

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

You can also contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons) include:

with elite sports teams and individual athletesthe fitness industrysports nutrition industryhealth promotioneducation

Apply now

If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information.

 

If you are living outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.

Transferring from another institution?

 

St Mary's is happy to consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another university. If this is you, please follow these instructions.

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