BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year

Duration

4 years (full-time)

Location

Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley

Start date

September 2025, January 2026, April 2026

Study mode

Full-time

Course Overview

Nutrition plays a vital role in athletic performance, exercise recovery, and overall health. Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year at Regent College London provides a deep understanding of the science behind nutrition, exercise, and human physiology, equipping students with the expertise to improve performance, health, and wellbeing.

This industry-focused degree integrates nutrition, physiology, and food science, offering insights into macronutrient metabolism, hydration strategies, supplementation, and personalised diet plans for both athletes and the general population. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, students will develop evidence-based nutrition strategies to enhance human performance and support long-term health.

Whether you’re passionate about optimising elite sports performance or promoting healthy lifestyles, this course provides the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to succeed in the fast-growing field of sports and exercise nutrition.

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements:

UCAS – Offers made for applicants with 48 to 72 UCAS points.
Applicants with 32 to 40 UCAS points (Level 3) will undergo academic review.
Applicants with below 32 UCAS points are not eligible for the Foundation Programme.

Accepted English Qualifications:

GCSE English Language: Grade 4/C or above
DUOLINGO: Overall score of 85
NCFE Functional Skills English Level 2
Pearson Versant: Overall score of 50
IELTS: 5.0 (no grade below 4.5)

English Test Exemption: Applicants with a minimum of 30 credits from a Level 2 qualification or above, awarded by an OFQUAL-approved body, are exempt from the English test.

Non-standard applicant requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate over 2 years of relevant, continuous professional experience.
A letter of reference on headed paper from the current/most recent employer must be provided, clearly showing length of employment and a breakdown of roles and responsibilities

Alternative assessment:

For mature students (those over 21 years old), or those requiring an alternative kind of assessment:

You must take part in an academic interview to demonstrate your non-academic achievements, such as work experience.
IELTS score of 5.0 (no grade below 4.5)