London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international - UK/EU: £10,700/year
Key Summary
Introduction
The amazing feats of world-class athletes have brought the issues of performance into the public eye, and sports nutrition is now recognised as a key part of supporting training and competition at all levels of participation.
Our Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc offers you the chance to study the science behind sports nutrition and its applications for both the 'weekend warrior' and the elite athlete. It also puts the controversies surrounding the use of supplements under scientific scrutiny, looking at the key evidence for and against performance benefits.
The aim of the course is to produce sports nutritionists who are strongly focused on the science behind the subject but who also have some experience in the practicalities of delivering sound guidance to individuals and teams who are looking to use nutrition as part of their training programmes. To this end, a number of guest lecturers contribute their expertise in key related areas.
The course covers the key principles of sports nutrition and exercise physiology, including the latest research, and aims to develop your ability to apply critical awareness to topics across the broad remit of sports nutrition, from the measurement of exercise performance to the assessment of mental performance. The modules you'll study are designed to underpin the subject and create a sound base for the development of ideas for your research project, which offers you a wide degree of flexibility to pursue your personal interests. You can study the course full-time over one year or in part-time mode over a varying time, up to five years.
Top reasons to study with us
- Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Cavendish Campus in central London, you'll be part of a diverse, global community.
- Informed by practice, inspired by research – Our established course reflects both industry standards for sport and exercise nutrition and cutting-edge research.
- Prepare for a variety of careers – On graduation, your career choices can include options from leading sports nutrition programmes for teams and elite athletes, involvement in physical activity initiatives, to employment in national governing bodies and organisations.
Why study this course?
Designed for industry
Upon graduation, you're eligible for the title of Associate Nutritionist. You'll also have the opportunity to sit the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN) exam at a discounted rate.
Put science into practice
You'll study the science behind sports nutrition as well as learn the skills you'll need for delivering practical guidance to participants in a range of sports and exercise.
Fantastic central London location
You'll be based at our Cavendish Campus in the heart of multicultural central London, with easy access to London's huge range of sporting, scientific and cultural resources.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). This allows students to take the title Associate Nutritionist, which is the first step on the professional recognition and registration ladder.
The course is also accredited by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) and has received the Recognition Award of the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Students are encouraged to take the Certification of the ISSN (CISSN) exam towards the end of their period of study.
Career Opportunities
As a qualified sport and exercise nutritionist, you can find employment in a number of areas, ranging from research and public health nutrition to performance training. Many eventually become self-employed and create their own consultancy companies, which can be very successful. Our course is designed to make the transition into any of these areas as smooth and effective as possible.
- Graduate success
Our graduates have gone on to positions including teaching in higher education, athlete support within the English Institute of Sport, and PhD research. - Enhance your knowledge and skills
Our course is structured to develop your problem-solving and critical thinking skills and enable you to graduate as a confident and effective science communicator. - Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.
Westminster Employability Award
Employers value graduates who have invested in their personal and professional development – and our Westminster Employability Award gives you the chance to formally document and demonstrate these activities and achievements.
The award is flexible and can be completed in your own time, comprising a set of core and optional extracurricular activities.
Activities might include gaining experience through a part-time job or placement, signing up to a University-run scheme – such as mentoring or teaching in a school – or completing online exercises.