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Money MattersShe came second in the last race. To become fitter and faster, her diet needs to change. Help her to win.
This course is open for Clearing applications.
What dietary requirements does a professional footballer need to take their game to the next level? Which foods does a 100m sprinter need to refuel after a race? What exercise would suit someone with a heart condition?
Whether you aspire to fuel elite athletes to reach new heights of performance or to enhance the well-being of individuals on the path to recovery, our program provides you with the essential tools to turn your ambitions into reality. The global interest in the role of nutrition to enhance health and performance has grown exponentially, creating an increased demand for dynamic, innovative nutrition graduates.
Our comprehensive sport and exercise nutrition degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Here, you will gain an understanding of the key disc...
3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich
Alice"I've really enjoyed the extra opportunities I have been given during the course, such as working with Manchester United and the GB Paralympic Swimming Team, they are great to add to my CV."
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition student
Sport and Exercise Nutrition gives you the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and skills in food science and manufacturing so you are able to advise on diet, evaluate treatments, write health reports and analyse food.
Throughout the three years, you’ll look at the issues that make the headlines and the topics that touch our everyday lives. While our relationship with food has never had a higher profile in the public sphere, the food industry is constantly adapting to new consumer trends and developments.
Association for Nutrition
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
National Student Survey 2024 (NSS)
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Please note our entry requirements may differ slightly at Clearing. Please call the Clearing helpline on +44 (0)161 247 3000 for more details.
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Compulsory estimate: £75
In second year, optional HACCP training (£75) is offered to Nutritional Sciences students. In final year, dissertation printing and binding will be required.
Optional estimate: £50
For the placement year, costs vary hugely between countries and areas, so it is very important to research costs well ahead of time and budget accurately. The Level 6 field trip (£50) is entirely optional. Attendance at Food Matters Live for one day is optional and the cost is the cost of the travel to and from London.
Optional estimate: £400
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print your assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop up to £100 each year for books and printing.
In final year, dissertation printing and binding will be required.
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Money MattersBoth of our nutrition courses are accredited by the Association for Nutrition. When you graduate, you’ll have the right to apply for direct entry at Associate level to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.
Our nutrition courses help to prepare you for a variety of opportunities within the field of food and nutrition, from public health and product development to working with sports teams.
Some of our current students have gained work experience with Manchester City FC and Manchester City Council. From working with an elite athlete or a community sports team to a public health initiative on physical activity, you could work in a variety of sport and exercise settings as a nutritionist. Previous students from our department have gone into roles such as a health trainer, performance nutritionist or sports dietitian.
MetMunch
MetMunch is an award-winning, student-led social enterprise network and they’re based here at Manchester Met. The students who make up MetMunch are passionate about sustainable healthy eating and nutritious food. They take the knowledge they learn in lectures and help students and the public to learn about healthy eating.
MetMunch educate, inform and entertain through food and fun, providing skills and training to promote health, wellness and wellbeing.
You can apply for this course through Clearing.
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