BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Exercise Science
Course Overview
This four-year honors degree equips graduates with the specialized knowledge to optimize athletic performance through nutrition and to promote healthy eating within the general population. The program is built upon a robust foundation in exercise science, including physiology, psychology, and strength and conditioning. Students gain practical, hands-on experience through advanced laboratory work and a dedicated 16-week professional placement.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn to assess dietary needs and develop performance-enhancing nutrition plans for athletes and teams.
- Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including human performance labs and body composition analysis technology.
- Complete a 16-week professional work placement in a real-world nutrition and exercise environment.
- Earn REPS Ireland recognized qualifications in Fitness Instruction and Personal Training integrated into the program.
- Conduct original research and learn from staff with elite-level experience, including support for international events and professional teams.
Course Overview
This four-year honors degree equips graduates with the specialized knowledge to optimize athletic performance through nutrition and to promote healthy eating within the general population. The program is built upon a robust foundation in exercise science, including physiology, psychology, and strength and conditioning. Students gain practical, hands-on experience through advanced laboratory work and a dedicated 16-week professional placement.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn to assess dietary needs and develop performance-enhancing nutrition plans for athletes and teams.
- Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including human performance labs and body composition analysis technology.
- Complete a 16-week professional work placement in a real-world nutrition and exercise environment.
- Earn REPS Ireland recognized qualifications in Fitness Instruction and Personal Training integrated into the program.
- Conduct original research and learn from staff with elite-level experience, including support for international events and professional teams.
Requirements
Modules
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Physics
- Introductory Mathematics
- Introduction To Ict For Scientists
- Good Laboratory Practice & Core Skills
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Physical And Organic Chemistry
- Physics For Scientists
- Mathematics For Scientists
- Introduction To Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Science
- Science & Society
- Introduction To Food Science
- Plant Biology
