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MSc Sports Nutrition

Achieve a globally recognised Master of Science (MSc) degree from the Institute of Performance Nutrition.

 

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Accelerate your career

From expert guest lecturers to fellow students and alumni, you’ll be part of a high-impact community that get results.

The MSc that prepares you for real-world practice

Designed with flexibility and applied practice at its core, the part-time IOPN MSc degree is the new gold standard for the next generation of sport and exercise nutritionists.

Validated by the University of Portsmouth, you will earn a globally respected Master of Science (MSc) degree from the industry leading Institute of Performance Nutrition.

You’ll have the flexibility to study part-time, enabling you to balance personal and professional commitments.

You’ll immerse yourself in a rich, applied learning environment, supported by a team of PhD-level practitioners and researchers and guided by the IOPN’s Founder Dr Laurent Bannock. Plus, you’ll be part of an impressive network, drawing on the expertise of over 40 guest experts, more than any undergraduate and postgraduate programme globally, to ensure your success during and after the programme.

 

We’re bridging the gap between science and practice to help you deliver impressive client results

  • Achieve a globally recognised Master of Science (MSc) degree.
  • Complete your studies entirely online around work and other important commitments.
  • Experience over 45 case-based scenarios to develop transferrable skills that you can apply in practice.
  • Access to academic support and research supervision throughout your journey.
  • Join a global network of evidence-based practitioners and thought leaders in sport and exercise nutrition.
  • Undertake an independent research project to deepen your specialism and enhance your career impact.

 

Overview of the IOPN MSc in Sports Nutrition

Programme Highlights

  • Continue working full-time while you study for your MSc
  • Flexible 100% online delivery—study at your own pace
  • Join a network of experts and engage through live masterclasses
  • Develop advanced practical skills relevant to real-world sports nutrition
  • Gain insights from over 40 guest experts across elite sport and research
  • Receive expert supervision during your independent research project

Modules You'll Cover

  • Module 1: Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (PgDip)
  • Module 2: Digestion and Intestinal Absorption & Macronutrients (PgDip)
  • Module 3: Micronutrients & Supplementation (PgDip)
  • Module 4: Advanced Sports Nutrition (PgDip)
  • Module 5: Research Methods in Sports Nutrition (MSc)
  • Module 6: Case-Based Project (MSc)

Eligibility

  • Direct entry: Applicants who demonstrate evidence of a university degree in a discipline specific to sport or nutrition (i.e., sports science, strength & conditioning, human nutrition, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, dietetics etc.) or a life science (i.e., biology, physiology) are eligible. Students with degrees in psychology and education are also eligible.
  • Portfolio entry: Applicants with professional and/or accredited certifications (i.e., personal training, nutrition coaching), plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (i.e., as a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, or nutritionist) are also eligible, with applications reviewed on a case by case basis.

Why Choose the IOPN MSc Sports Nutrition?

  • Delivered by a global leader in applied sport nutrition
  • University-validated MSc, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth
  • Access to the largest network of guest experts delivering on a single programme
  • Real-world application—not just theory
  • Designed by practitioners, for practitioners

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Master of Science in Sports Nutrition

Delivered by the IOPN, validated by the University of Portsmouth

DurationPart time
PGDip 12 – 18 months
MSc 10 – 12 months
StartSeptember 2025
AwardMSc in Sports Nutrition
Format100% Online Distance Learning
LanguageEnglish
Tuition Fee£7,470 + VAT**
Registration Fee£1,500*
FinancingFlexible plans available

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** VAT calculated based on the country you reside in.

MSc top-up also available

MSc top-up also available for graduates of the IOPN Diploma in Sports Nutrition (CFI, Ofqual).

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What you'll learn

The IOPN MSc in Sports Nutrition promises a rich learning experience. You will complete six modules. Click the (+) button for a summary of the modules. You will achieve a PgDip exit award following the completion of module 4 and an MSc following the completion of module 6.

 

Module 1: Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
The module aims to introduce and/or refresh students to the underlying principles of exercise metabolism and human nutrition. Topics covered include bioenergetics, skeletal muscle metabolism, the structure and function of skeletal muscle, nutrients and non-nutrients and human energy expenditure/availability.
Module 2: Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Digestion and Intestinal Absorption & Macronutrients
The module aims to provide students with an overview of the underlying principles of sports nutrition. Topics covered include digestion and absorption of nutrients and the roles, functions, biochemical pathways and metabolism of macronutrients.
Module 3: Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Micronutrients & Supplementation
The module extends the students understanding of core concepts in sports nutrition. Topics covered include fluid requirements and water balance, the function, role and requirements of micronutrients, the evidence-base of various supplements and current doping regulations in sport.
Module 4: Advanced Sports Nutrition
The module advances the students understanding of key concepts and prevalent research themes in sports nutrition. Topics covered include, exercise and immune function, nutrition’s role in modulating training adaptation, weight management strategies and personalised nutrition.
Module 5: Research Methods in Sports Nutrition
This module aims to have students formulate research questions using the PICO framework, acquire relevant scientific evidence and grey literature, and critically appraise these various forms of evidence in the context of their validity and practical relevance. Moreover, students will develop skills in data collection, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. By the end of this module, students will have produced a short-form research review using contemporary critical appraisal frameworks, a long-form literature review and research proposal for their Module 6 case study project.
Module 6: Case based project
The aim of this module is for the student to conduct an in-depth, longitudinal analysis and intervention plan of a real-world case subject that aims to support their health and performance. Students should demonstrate a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of sports nutrition that corresponds to some of the core learning outcomes covered in the previous five modules. Students should demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice by planning, implementing, and reflecting on their intervention plan.

Eligibility

Direct entry: Applicants who demonstrate evidence of a university degree in a discipline specific to sport or nutrition (i.e., sports science, strength & conditioning, human nutrition, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, dietetics etc.) or a life science (i.e., biology, physiology) are eligible. Students with degrees in psychology and education are also eligible.
 
Portfolio entry: Applicants with professional and/or accredited certifications (i.e., personal training, nutrition coaching), plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (i.e., as a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, or nutritionist) are also eligible, with applications reviewed on a case by case basis.
 
English language: All applicants must satisfy an IELTS 6.5 level (CEFR: C1) of English comprehension. Alternatively, if applicants can demonstrate that they have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in English in the last five years, then this will also be accepted as having met the standard without demonstrating IELTS certification.

Your pathway to graduating with confidence

You will graduate from the IOPN MSc in Sports Nutrition having gained industry leading training and education that prepares you for working with clients and athletes of a range of backgrounds.

 

IOPN MSc in Sports Nutrition
In partnership with the University of Portsmouth.

Post-nominals: MSc
Degrees awarded: Master of Science in Sports Nutrition
PgDip credits: 120
MSc credits: 60 credits
Total credits: 180 credits
EQF Level 7

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Fees

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Registration Fee

£1,500

Tuition Fee

£7,470 + applicable VAT

Financing

Tuition Fee can be paid in full or through a bespoke repayment plan

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