MSc Sport Nutrition
Liverpool John Moores University
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LJMUs 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 first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2025) Study full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) Experience a unique blend of theoretical science and applied skills taught by world leading academics engaged in nutritional ...Read more

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 first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2025) Study full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) 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 This course is in high demand and applications exceed places available. The final application deadline is 28 February 2026, however we recommend you apply as soon as possible. Decisions on all applications will be communicated on 24 March 2026 and the deadline for responding to offers is 16 May 2026. Please note that offers not responded to by this date will be withdrawn as a reserve list will be in operation for places The Sport Nutrition MSc explores scientific innovation, research and the application of specially-designed nutritional support to help sportspeople 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. You will then translate this information into athlete-centred nutrition advice. On this Master's 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.

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76th
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Hiroto
14 Nov 25

A lot of resources and support accessible to you. Enjoy the autonomy of university where it is up to the individual students to put in the work and access the support on their own..Read more

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Levi
14 Nov 25

Facilities are amazing and it feels so welcoming. Everyone I’ve met has been so so lovely. As it is a city based campus, there is less of a closeness feel such as we don’t have a..Read more

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You will need: a minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics or Nutrition or another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience.

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£22,000 per year

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A lot of resources and support accessible to you. Enjoy the autonomy of university where it is up to the individual students to put in the work and access the support on their own...
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Levi
14 Nov 25
Facilities are amazing and it feels so welcoming. Everyone I’ve met has been so so lovely. As it is a city based campus, there is less of a closeness feel such as we don’t have a...
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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