Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) and other courses in Nutrition and Dietetics at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nutrition and Dietetics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £22500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £18500 - £27500 | £26000 - £40500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22768 | £20563 | £24838 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19385 - £26379 | £16024 - £24596 | £19433 - £30376 |
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Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Your learning will be supported by co-curricular activities, highly valued by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by employers.
- Our Nutrition courses scored 100% in the positivity measures for 15 out of 27 questions in the 2023 NSS survey (top NSS score in London and nationally).
- You’ll benefit from being part of a friendly inclusive group, and staff expertise in teaching, research and professional practice.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
About this course
This course studies anatomy, physiology, energy metabolism, nutrition, sport and exercise psychology and other related subjects. You’ll examine the promotion of exercise and nutrition to improve people’s physical and mental health. You’ll have access to excellent specialist facilities, including a Bodpod machine, bespoke nutrition kitchen and a highly experienced, dedicated team to help you make the most out of your time with us.
Through optional modules in Year 3, you can focus on nutrition, sport and exercise science or a combination, including contemporary issues in food and nutrition, or ergogenic aids and extreme environments. The four-year sandwich route has a year’s industry-related work experience.
The Nutrition and Dietetics subject area at Kingston University has the top NSS score in London and nationally for 15 out of 27 NSS 2023 questions, scoring 100% in the positivity measure for all 15 questions. This is the highest number of questions to achieve 100% in the positivity measure across all providers in the Nutrition and Dietetics subject area (there are 42 providers with NSS data for 2023).
Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Career opportunities
There are opportunities in nutrition, exercise and health-related research, the sport and leisure industries, lifestyle management, health promotion, public health and teaching.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) at Kingston University
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nutrition and Dietetics
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of Kingston University
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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