Sport and Exercise Nutrition PgDip, MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The learning for these programmes is divided into a series of modules. Taught modules have a credit value of either 15 or 30 credit points. All taught modules are delivered at level 7. The MSc project module which is 60 credits at Level 7. The credit rating of a module is in proportion to the effort required from the student, thus a 30 credit point module corresponds to 300 hours of notional student effort/time including viewing all lecture material, participation in online group discussions or seminars, attendance at practical sessions, preparation and completion of coursework, assignment and self-directed study. The programme is offered in full-time and part-time modes. All modules are compulsory. Students who successfully complete all taught modules (120 credit points) may exit with PgD Sport and Exercise Nutrition or progress to the MSc research project. Students who complete all 6 taught modules and the research project module (180 credit points) will be awarded MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Students who complete taught modules to the value of 60 credit points have the option of exiting with the lower award of PgC Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Please note that students completing the PgC programme in the part time mode will complete the following modules: nutrition and exercise metabolism, nutritional assessment recommendations and requirements; and evidence-based practice in sports and exercise nutrition. Similarly, full time students who register for the PgC only will complete the following modules: nutrition and exercise metabolism, nutritional assessment recommendations and requirements, sport specific nutrition issues and research methods and biostatistics for food and nutrition (due to semester timings, order and credit points of the modules taken in the full and part time mode). Overall however, students are encouraged to complete the entire programme and exit with the award of MSc, as it aligns more closely with the competency requirements for practitioner registration with the BDA SENR and as such leads to greater preparedness for working in the profession. Full-time mode The full-time programme (over 1 calendar year; i.e. three academic semesters) is comprised of taught modules in semester one and two and the research project which is completed in semester three. All modules are delivered by distance-learning and supported by the eLearning support unit within the School of Biomedical Sciences which supports distance-learning modules/programmes. Although the programme is offered in a fully online mode, if there are local students (who are not already working in a sport and exercise nutrition role or who cannot access an athlete population for data collection purposes), arrangements will be made to offer them the opportunity to undertake their MSc research project data collection at either the Belfast or Coleraine campuses. This is to ensure no student is disadvantaged or precluded from completing data collection for the MSc research project. Part-time mode Students may wish to complete the programme in part-time mode over 3 academic years (i.e. six academic semesters for the MSc programme). As for full-time students, students taking the programme in part-time mode who progress to the MSc (and depending upon the nature of their project work chosen) can opt to undertake their MSc research project work either in the workplace, in the field setting with athlete populations or for local students (who are not already working in a sport and exercise nutrition role or who cannot access an athlete population for data collection purposes), arrangements will be made to offer them the opportunity to undertake their MSc research data collection at either the Belfast or Coleraine campus to ensure no student is disadvantaged or precluded from completing data collection for the MSc research project.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The learning for these programmes is divided into a series of modules. Taught modules have a credit value of either 15 or 30 credit points. All taught modules are delivered at level 7. The MSc project module which is 60 credits at Level 7. The credit rating of a module is in proportion to the effort required from the student, thus a 30 credit point module corresponds to 300 hours of notional student effort/time including viewing all lecture material, participation in online group discussions or seminars, attendance at practical sessions, preparation and completion of coursework, assignment and self-directed study. The programme is offered in full-time and part-time modes. All modules are compulsory. Students who successfully complete all taught modules (120 credit points) may exit with PgD Sport and Exercise Nutrition or progress to the MSc research project. Students who complete all 6 taught modules and the research project module (180 credit points) will be awarded MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Students who complete taught modules to the value of 60 credit points have the option of exiting with the lower award of PgC Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Please note that students completing the PgC programme in the part time mode will complete the following modules: nutrition and exercise metabolism, nutritional assessment recommendations and requirements; and evidence-based practice in sports and exercise nutrition. Similarly, full time students who register for the PgC only will complete the following modules: nutrition and exercise metabolism, nutritional assessment recommendations and requirements, sport specific nutrition issues and research methods and biostatistics for food and nutrition (due to semester timings, order and credit points of the modules taken in the full and part time mode). Overall however, students are encouraged to complete the entire programme and exit with the award of MSc, as it aligns more closely with the competency requirements for practitioner registration with the BDA SENR and as such leads to greater preparedness for working in the profession. Full-time mode The full-time programme (over 1 calendar year; i.e. three academic semesters) is comprised of taught modules in semester one and two and the research project which is completed in semester three. All modules are delivered by distance-learning and supported by the eLearning support unit within the School of Biomedical Sciences which supports distance-learning modules/programmes. Although the programme is offered in a fully online mode, if there are local students (who are not already working in a sport and exercise nutrition role or who cannot access an athlete population for data collection purposes), arrangements will be made to offer them the opportunity to undertake their MSc research project data collection at either the Belfast or Coleraine campuses. This is to ensure no student is disadvantaged or precluded from completing data collection for the MSc research project. Part-time mode Students may wish to complete the programme in part-time mode over 3 academic years (i.e. six academic semesters for the MSc programme). As for full-time students, students taking the programme in part-time mode who progress to the MSc (and depending upon the nature of their project work chosen) can opt to undertake their MSc research project work either in the workplace, in the field setting with athlete populations or for local students (who are not already working in a sport and exercise nutrition role or who cannot access an athlete population for data collection purposes), arrangements will be made to offer them the opportunity to undertake their MSc research data collection at either the Belfast or Coleraine campus to ensure no student is disadvantaged or precluded from completing data collection for the MSc research project.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Applicants must hold a degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in a related discipline that demonstrates learning of exercise physiology, biochemistry and metabolism up to at least level 6 (for example - BSc Honours in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Nutrition, Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or other relevant degree discipline). Alternatively, applicants may demonstrate their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of competence in written and spoken English (e.g. GCSE grade C or equivalent). English Language Requirements The minimum requirement for this programme is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country

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