Applied Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Galway

This programme is designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the scientific method in the context of sport and exercise nutrition. Key areas of study include physiology, nutrition and metabolism with a focus on practical application of sport and exercise nutrition.



Who should apply?

This award gives students that have previously completed science or health-based undergraduate degrees the opportunity to specialise in Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

What will I study?

Modules:

Sports & Exercise Nutrition Research in Practice 1

Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutrition

Human Nutrition

Sports & Exercise Physiology

Sports & Exercise Nutrition Research in Practice 2 (Placement module)

Laboratory Techniques in Sports & Exercise Nutrition

Research Methods

Research project

The entry requirement for undertaking the programme is an Honours degree (H2.2) in any science or related health discipline. It is a requirement that all students for this programme are Garda vetted on commencement of their studies. Applicants may use RPL as a means of accessing the programme. RPL can also be used to gain exemptions.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

18 months full-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

10 hours of online lectures per week in Semester 1 as well as lab days on campus and significant self-directed study. There are less online lectures (~4 hours) in Semester 2 as students are required to carry out a placement during this time.



On-Campus Attendance

The number of contact days on this programme vary in each semester. Semester 1 has 7 contact days, Semester 2 has 6 contact days, and the requirement for contact days at ATU Galway City in semester 3 will vary depending on the individual independent research project.