BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Fuel sport performance at every level. Build in-demand sport and exercise nutrition expertise with hands-on learning, industry experience, and elite facilities. How can you use food and exercise to unlock peak human performance?

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Food Science, Physiology of the Human Body, Human Behaviour in Sport, Exercise & Health Science, Nutrition & Biochemistry, Personal, Professional & Academic Development in Sport & Exercise Nutrition, The Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action. Year 2 core modules: Psychology of Sport, Exercise & Health, Food & Nutrition for Health & Exercise, Physiological Responses to Sport & Exercise, Practitioner Skills for Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Professional Development in Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences, Research in Practice for Sport & Exercise Nutrition. Year 3 core modules: Performance Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Professional Practice in Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Final Year Project in Sport & Exercise Nutrition. Year 3 options include Applied Exercise Psychology, Applied Physiology of Sport Performance, Applied Sport Psychology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Contemporary Health Issues & Physical Activity Rehabilitation.

Career pathways

BSc Sport & Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett prepares you to make a real impact, from supporting elite performance to improving health, recovery, and wellbeing. You'll graduate with the scientific expertise and practical experience to support individuals and teams across sport, health, fitness, and performance environments. Roles include Sport and exercise nutritionist, Nutritionist, Health and wellbeing advisor, Performance analyst (nutrition-focused), Strength and conditioning support specialist, Personal trainer.

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Entry requirements

112-128 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 112-128 points required. (Minimum 72-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies. At least one of these should normally be from a science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sociology or Psychology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).) GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject. T Levels Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject. Scottish Awards 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and should include at least one science subject. Irish Leaving Certificate 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and should include at least one science subject. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Sport+and+Exercise+Nutrition&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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