The Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc at the University of Aberdeen is designed for aspiring professionals eager to make a tangible impact on athletic performance and public health through evidence-based nutritional strategies. You will delve into the critical interplay between exercise metabolism, nutritional status assessment, and behavioural change, preparing you to address the complex demands of athletes, active individuals, and broader health populations. This postgraduate degree equips you with advanced scientific knowledge and practical skills to excel in a field where expert guidance is increasingly vital for optimising health and performance outcomes.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme, studied over 12 months, integrates compulsory courses in exercise metabolism, foundations of nutrition, and professional applied approaches. You will gain hands-on experience in assessing nutritional status and designing targeted interventions, including the use of ergogenic aids. The culmination of your studies involves a significant Masters Research Project, allowing you to explore a specific area of sport and exercise nutrition in depth. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths, including roles as a sport and exercise nutritionist, health promotion specialist, or further research in this dynamic field.