Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)
Kingston University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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**Reasons to choose Kingston**- This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Your learning will be supported by co-curricular activities, highly valued by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by employers.- Our Nutrition courses scored 100% in the positivity measures for 15 out of 27 questions in the 2023 NSS survey (top NSS score in London and nationally).- You’ll benefit from being part of a friendly inclusive group, and staff expertise in teaching, research and ...Read more


Reasons to choose Kingston

- This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Your learning will be supported by co-curricular activities, highly valued by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by employers.- Our Nutrition courses scored 100% in the positivity measures for 15 out of 27 questions in the 2023 NSS survey (top NSS score in London and nationally).- You’ll benefit from being part of a friendly inclusive group, and staff expertise in teaching, research and professional practice. - Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.


About this course

This course studies anatomy, physiology, energy metabolism, nutrition, sport and exercise psychology and other related subjects. You’ll examine the promotion of exercise and nutrition to improve people’s physical and mental health. You’ll have access to excellent specialist facilities, including a Bodpod machine, bespoke nutrition kitchen and a highly experienced, dedicated team to help you make the most out of your time with us.Through optional modules in Year 3, you can focus on nutrition, sport and exercise science or a combination, including contemporary issues in food and nutrition, or ergogenic aids and extreme environments. The four-year sandwich route has a year’s industry-related work experience.The Nutrition and Dietetics subject area at Kingston University has the top NSS score in London and nationally for 15 out of 27 NSS 2023 questions, scoring 100% in the positivity measure for all 15 questions. This is the highest number of questions to achieve 100% in the positivity measure across all providers in the Nutrition and Dietetics subject area (there are 42 providers with NSS data for 2023).


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

There are opportunities in nutrition, exercise and health-related research, the sport and leisure industries, lifestyle management, health promotion, public health and teaching.

Key stats

Food Science
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
52/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
87th
Nutrition and Dietetics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary
£25,000
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Sarah
16 Feb 23

From my experience the majority of the lecturers are really friendly and supportive and you can reach out to them via email or book office hours. If you want to get the most out..Read more

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Cassia
12 Jan 23

Safety and campus life. The amenities are great! There’s support from the staff, and I have never encountered a rude or unpleasant staff member, no matter what sector within the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Levels to include a Science subject with grade C or above in either Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, Food Technology, Food Studies, Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health), Psychology and Physical Education. We also count Extended Project towards your total UCAS points. General Studies not accepted

Equivalent of 112-128 UCAS points with a minimum of a grade C in either PE (Physical Education), Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Psychology.

UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.

Equivalent of 112-128 UCAS points. Accepted Access Courses include: Sport and Exercise Science; Sport Science; Sport Studies; Science for Health and Sport; Applied Science; Biological and Health Science; Health and Human Science. A minimum grade of Merit in all Biology and Chemistry modules is required.

To include 5 in Higher Level Biology, Sport/Physical Education, Chemistry, Applied Science or Psychology, plus minimum of 5 in Standard Level English Language and Maths

Equivalent of 112-128 UCAS points to include a minimum of H4 in either PE (Physical Education), Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Psychology.

Sport and Exercise Science, Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) and Sport (Performance and Excellence) subjects.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
43%
Biology
37%
Psychology
30%
Mathematics
19%
Business Studies
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,800 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Year 1 (2024/25): £17,800. Year 2 (2025/26): £18,500. Year 3 (2026/27): £19,200. Year 4 (2027/28): £20,100.

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Sarah
16 Feb 23
From my experience the majority of the lecturers are really friendly and supportive and you can reach out to them via email or book office hours. If you want to get the most out...
Read more
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Cassia
12 Jan 23
Nutrition with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)
Safety and campus life. The amenities are great! There’s support from the staff, and I have never encountered a rude or unpleasant staff member, no matter what sector within the...
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