Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc

This Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) program at Northumbria University is a high-ranking degree, positioned 20th in the UK for Nutrition and 5th for research power in Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation. A distinctive feature of the curriculum is its alignment with the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) knowledge competencies, providing students with the essential scientific foundation required for future professional registration. The course offers a unique level of flexibility, allowing students to study "out of discipline" modules in sport management or coaching—ideal for those with an entrepreneurial streak or an interest in teaching.

Students train in some of the country’s best campus facilities, including the £30 million Sport Central. Learning takes place in state-of-the-art, BASES-accredited laboratories, featuring specialized physiology and biomechanics suites, a DXA bone scanner, an environmental chamber, and a bespoke nutrition kitchen. To ensure hands-on proficiency, the program utilizes small class sizes for lab sessions, allowing students to master vocationally relevant techniques and metabolic testing equipment.

The program is deeply rooted in a research-rich culture, with teaching staff actively involved in projects ranging from health promotion to optimal athletic performance. Students are encouraged to collaborate on postgraduate research and must complete a final-year dissertation to demonstrate academic rigor and independent project management. Employability is further enhanced through optional work placements, study abroad opportunities, or a "Year in International Business." Graduates also have access to professional certifications such as ISAK Level 1/2 Body Composition Analysis, preparing them for careers in the food industry, health promotion, dietetics, and elite performance nutrition.