BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition and Health at University of Derby

Programme overview

To meet the growing local and global demands for Sports Nutrition and Health experts, this course takes a multidisciplinary approach exploring the psychology, physiology and biochemistry theories of nutrition. To be successful in your career, whether you are interested in working with amateur or elite athletes or health and community-based environments, it is vital that you have an understanding of human psychology, disease, training, physical activity, and health.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Sport and Exercise Science | Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise, Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Anatomy for Sport & Exercise, Introduction to Health Research, Professional Placement 1. Year 2 core modules: Research Methods for Sport and Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, Nutrition for Public Health, Physiological Assessment for Sport, Exercise and Health, Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition and Health course is designed to make you highly employable. You will graduate with the applied experience, knowledge and professionalism you need for a variety of careers related to performance nutrition, public health nutrition, community development, nutrition and healthy eating promotion, health improvement, exercise referral and lifestyle management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC (At least a Grade C at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Psychology); T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=4d9f7e72-65a9-8b95-8d70-2fb97e9b1072

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