Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons) and other courses in Nutrition and Dietetics at Ulster 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.
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of Ulster University
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22768 | £20563 | £24838 |
25-75 percentile range | £19385 - £26379 | £16024 - £24596 | £19433 - £30376 |
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses in the UK
Course Description
Diet and nutrition significantly affect sport performance. The food and fluid which an athlete drinks before, during and after exercise affects health, body mass and body composition, as well as performance in, and, recovery from exercise.
The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating on the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This includes exercise physiology, nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition and exercise metabolism. Work based learning will be a major focus of the programme highlighting the wealth of professional roles within sport and exercise nutrition practice.
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 Nutrition BSc (Hons) at Ulster University
30% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nutrition and Dietetics
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of Ulster University
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
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)
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
EU | £15840 | year 1 |
International | £15840 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
EU | £16320 | year 1 |
International | £16320 | year 1 |
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 Ulster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Ulster University in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Ulster University
Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.
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Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 82% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £16905 | 144 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023