Sport and Exercise Science with Nutrition (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Hull

Find the recipe for career success with an industry-endorsed and accredited degree that combines practical experience with nutritional theory. You’ll learn about the roles of nutrition, exercise physiology and psychology in sports performance and general health from experts who work with everyone from elite athletes to NHS patients. Our facilities are among the best in the country, but you’ll also learn through placement in real-world environments, giving you a taste of what the industry has to offer. The foundation year equips you with essential scientific knowledge and study skills you need. Upon successful completion, you can transfer seamlessly into our degree programme.

* 1st in Yorkshire for 'How good are teaching staff at explaining things' (2026, HEIs only) * 2nd in the UK for Satisfied with Feedback (The Guardian University Rankings 2026) * Joint 4th in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times Good University Guide 2026)

* State-of-the-art facilities: Put the theory into practice in some of the best facilities in the country, including our Environmental Chamber––it’s big enough to simulate different conditions for entire sports teams. * Real-world experience: We’re well connected nationally and locally with professional sports clubs, the NHS and other health providers to give you hands-on experience as part of your degree. * Career ready: Network with some of the best-known employers in the industry at our annual Student Thesis Conference.

On graduating, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to work within various clinical settings in the NHS, food industry or in professional sport. You could even go on to set up your own business. If you want to continue your studies, this degree is a strong foundation for progressing to SENR-accredited MSc degrees, such as our MSc Nutrition and Dietetics degree.