Overview

The Sport and Exercise Nutrition programme from The University of Exeter 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.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can pursue diverse careers including Sports Nutritionist or Dietitian, working with athletes to optimise performance and recovery. Roles also include Exercise Physiologist, Health and Wellness Coach, and Performance Nutritionist.

Opportunities exist as Corporate Wellness Consultants, Nutrition Consultants for sports organisations and in Sports Nutrition Product Development. Some may become Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Fitness Instructors, or Personal Trainers integrating nutrition knowledge. Others work in research, education, or as nutrition and health entrepreneurs, sharing expert advice with wider audiences.

This MSc equips you for a dynamic, growing industry with varied pathways in sport, health, and wellness.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Analytical Procedures
Sport and Exercise Medicine Placement
Integrated Physiology and Adaptation to Physical (in)activity
Public Health Nutrition
Planetary Health
Behaviour Change
Leadership Strategy and Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 325 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

≈ 28900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12200 GBP / year

≈ 12200 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time:

National: £6,150 part-time (2 years); £4,100 part-time (3 years)
International: £14,450 part-time (2 years); £9,650 part-time (3 years)

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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