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Sport Nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

LJMU's Sport Nutrition MSc is taught by academics dedicated to researching athlete-centred nutrition and extending contemporary understanding of exercise metabolism.

  • The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)
  • Experience a unique blend of theoretical science and applied skills taught by world leading academics engaged in nutritional consultancy with world leading sports organisations
  • Learn from staff who provide nutrition support to Premiership Football, Super League Rugby League, European Rugby Union, professional golfers, professional jockeys, professional and amateur boxers, British Ski and Snowboard, Professional and Track Cycling, UK Anti Doping and many more
  • Study on a course which is accredited by SENr and allows graduates direct entry onto the SENr Graduate register
  • Take an ISAK body composition qualification
  • Undertake an applied placement mentored by academic staff engaged in applied consultancy
The Sports Nutrition MSc at LJMU opens up a world of scientific innovation, research and the related application of specially designed nutritional support that can help sportspeople to overcome setbacks and achieve their goals. To be a successful Sport Nutritionist we believe it is essential to study and understand classical and contemporary exercise metabolism research, and then translate this information into athlete-centered nutrition advice. On this Masters course you will learn to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations, and you will ultimately contribute to the essential support framework demanded by the sport industry for success. The programme opens up a world of scientific innovation, research and the related application of specially designed nutritional support that can help sportspeople to overcome setbacks and achieve their goals. On successful completion of the course, you will understand how to deal with complex issues within nutrition, both systematically and creatively, and make sound judgements in the absence of incomplete data. You will also develop essential skills in communicating and implementing your recommendations for clients as well as specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment methods on this course include: extended essays, practical assessments, oral presentations, case studies, applied placement reports and research presentations.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -a minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics or Nutrition. or -another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience. Relevant work experience: -practical applied experience in sports nutrition and/or an obvious desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) RPL: -RPL is accepted on this programme

English language requirements

-IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10705 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10705 Year 1
Scotland £10705 Year 1
Wales £10705 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sport Nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS