MSc Sport and Performance Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University

Our MSc in Sport and Performance Nutrition is one of the few postgraduate taught courses in the UK that places a distinct emphasis on elite sport performance. Designed for those aiming to work at the forefront of sport, health and nutrition, it offers a dynamic blend of scientific knowledge, practical application and professional experience. You’ll be taught by a team of expert practitioners and researchers, including those who supported medal-winning athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you’ll explore how performance nutrition strategies optimise training, recovery and competition across a wide range of sporting contexts. This includes elite athletes, grassroots and recreational performers. Modules core: Advanced Performance Nutrition, Professional Competencies in Performance Nutrition, Metabolic Physiology, Applied Skills in Performance Nutrition, The Applied Practitioner in Sport and Exercise, Research Project.

Career pathways

As a sport and performance nutritionist, you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact – whether working with elite athletes like ballet dancers, runners or professional footballers to optimise performance and recovery, or driving change on a wider scale. On this masters course, you’ll strengthen the communication, consultation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills employers value, preparing you to work confidently with athletes, coaches and multidisciplinary teams.

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