Applied Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Galway

Within the past decade, there has been a marked growth in the career opportunities available for sport and exercise nutritionists as well as an enhanced interest in nutrition to complement other job roles in the sport and exercise science field. This Masters 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. All students will complete laboratory practical sessions to develop applied skills, a sport and exercise nutrition work placement, and an independent, hypothesis driven research project. Employment opportunities exist at a local, regional, national, and international level.



The course is suitable for students that have previously completed a Bachelor of Science or other health-related honours degree. It therefore gives students the opportunity to specialise in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Flexible Learning The blended nature of the delivery of the programme means that the programme is suitable for students both nationally and internationally.

Key areas of study include physiology, nutrition and metabolism with a focus on practical application of sport and exercise nutrition. All students will complete laboratory practical sessions to develop applied skills, a sport and exercise nutrition work placement, and an independent, hypothesis driven research project. Employment opportunities exist at a local, regional, national, and international level.

Applicants will require the following:

A personal statement



Evidence of relevant work experience



Entry Requirements: Honours Degree (H2.2) in any science or related health discipline Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) AccreditationThe Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) has been established and developed a competency framework for graduates and practitioners in the field.



The SENr has been designed by both registered dietitians and nutritionists to recognise the required standard for both groups to work in the field.While both dietitians and nutritionists require registration with their respective professional bodies, to recognise the unique skill set required for Sport and Exercise Nutrition, the SENr was established.This MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition has been developed to fulfil requirements for SENr accreditation. Postgraduate education is the minimum level of education required to register with the SENr.

Application Closing Date 15th August 2025

18 months full-time, blended delivery.



Recommended Study Hours per week

This is a full-time MSc programme. 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.



Live lectures are delivered daily online, while labs are on-site at ATU Galway at the end of each month.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

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. Labs are not optional, and students must ensure that they attend the full day of labs (9-5pm) as per the schedule.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date September 2025