Overview

The Sport and Performance Nutrition course from Manchester Metropolitan University 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. Our close links with industry ensures your learning is grounded in real-world excellence and the latest research developments.

Whether you’re looking for a career supporting elite athletes, influencing public health policy, or innovating within the food industry, you’ll graduate as a versatile, future-ready performance nutritionist. You’ll gain sought-after scientific and interpersonal skills, equipping you to lead in multidisciplinary, high-performance environments.

Career opportunities:

Through the Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for what comes next - whether that’s continuing your studies or pursuing your work ambitions.

Through Future Me, you can explore your career plans. And through Rise, you can top up your skills with hundreds of online short courses.

The groundbreaking research with industry means we have unrivalled business connections that can help open doors to your dream career.

You’ll get chances to meet employers, and help preparing for interviews.

And the support doesn’t stop when your course ends. The recent graduates can access services and support to start and boost their careers. As an alumnus, you will have lifelong access to the online career resources.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Competencies in Performance Nutrition
Advanced Performance Nutrition
Metabolic Physiology
Applied Skills in Performance Nutrition
The Applied Practitioner in Sport and Exercise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Physiology View 37 other Masters in Physiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the equivalent in a related area, including but not limited to Human Biology, Physiology, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Sciences, Sport Coaching, or Sport and Exercise Sciences; or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience. Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance, even if they do not have the required qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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21000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10600 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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