Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Entry requirements

2:1 or above in a related discipline (Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Sports Science).

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Learn from world-renowned experts in metabolism, physiology and nutrition - core to elite sports and exercise performance, at a world-leading institution in sports nutrition.
• Discover a bespoke, contemporary course designed to give you transferable skills, evidence-based critical thinking, and the flexibility to succeed across diverse career pathways in the fast-moving world of sports nutrition.
• Train in advanced labs and research kitchens designed for practical learning in sport and exercise nutrition.
• Gain unparalleled depth in theoretical scientific foundations, paired with cutting-edge research methods and laboratory techniques unmatched at Masters level.
• Develop real-world skills through elective modules to complement core content; including, leadership, employability training, business and industry placements.
• Graduate with a rare blend of scientific knowledge, broader academic and applied skills, ready for diverse careers in sport and exercise nutrition.

Push the boundaries of sport and exercise nutrition with the new MSc at the University of Exeter – designed to give you cutting-edge scientific knowledge and the practical skills to apply it. This programme combines unrivalled academic depth with hands-on training in state-of-the-art laboratories and research kitchens, taught by world-leading experts in one of the top global departments in the field.

Our unique multidisciplinary approach lets you shape your learning, with optional modules in sustainability, business and employability. You’ll graduate not only as a confident scientist but as a well-rounded, industry-ready professional.

Whether your ambitions lie in elite sport, health and wellbeing, nutrition consultancy, or performance research, this MSc is your launchpad into a rapidly expanding sector. Blending academic excellence with real-world application, it prepares you to become a future leader in this exciting and evolving field.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.