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PostgraduateMSc

Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,700Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise at Loughborough University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MSc programme is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the physiological, nutritional and metabolic demands of exercise and training, as well as their implications for optimising sport performance and for the maintenance of good health. The programme offers in-depth study across a range of areas within exercise physiology and sport and exercise nutrition. Practical sessions are taught in specialist teaching laboratories, and you will also use these facilities, as well as our research laboratories, while undertaking your research project. he theoretical content ... International tuition fees are £13,700 per year, home/UK fees are £13,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology of Exercise
Skeletal Muscle Metabolism and Adaptations
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Metabolic Responses to Training and Competition
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Molecular and Cellular Responses to Exercise
Advanced Sports Nutrition and Performance
Dissertation in Sport and Exercise Physiology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,700

Home Student Fee

£13,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£28,500£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£35,000
5 years£27,000£33,500£45,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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