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Conduct research alongside our academic team
Dedicated health laboratories and practical spaces
Partnered with Lincoln City FC and a range of external partners
Learn from our expert academic team members

With an increase in human life expectancy and prevalence of chronic disease and illness, it is vital for health, exercise and nutrition practitioners to understand the impact of not only physical activity, but nutrition relating to health, fitness, and disease.
The BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Nutrition degree at Lincoln aims to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical competence required to work confidently in the industries of health, exercise, and nutrition.
Students will cover core disciplines and concepts that span policy, practice, and the underpinning science behind them. Research-informed teaching is shaped by current practices within industry. Over the course of three years, you will be able to experience specialist modules that have been designed to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding, and gain relevant practical skills in the broad field of physical activity, health promotion and exercise and performance-related nutrition.
Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Nutrition degree will allow you to gain a thorough understanding of the continuing theoretical knowledge and practical competence in core disciplines and concepts related to science, policy and practice. The programme adopts an applied and experiential learning approach through a range of vocationally related modules and upon completion, graduates will hold the academic analytical skills and industry focused applied skills needed to gain employment with public and private healthcare providers.
Over the course of three years, you'll be able to study specialist subjects in science, policy, and practice which will enhance your knowledge, understanding and practical skills in the broad field of physical activity, health promotion, and exercise and performance-related nutrition. The programme will have a balance of core units at levels one, two and three and there'll be further electives (within physiology and health-based strands) to enable you to specialise your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations.
The University of Lincoln holds a variety of international education partnerships across Europe and Asia. Since 2014 the University has developed a strong partnership with The Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong. Our UK students have previously been able to engage with and visit our international education partners in Hong Kong.
Conduct research alongside our academic team
Dedicated health laboratories and practical spaces
Partnered with Lincoln City FC and a range of external partners
Learn from our expert academic team members
In the first year, students can examine core theoretical components relevant to physical activity, exercise, health, and nutrition.
During the second and third years of study, this theory is put into practice and vocationally relevant skills can be developed through workplace shadowing, case study portfolios, independent research and assessment work with individual clients.
The course supports students to develop applied skills in evaluating and assessing a range of clients. It provides students with an opportunity to learn how to confidently provide suitable physical activity and healthy eating recommendations, and design, implement, and evaluate health promotion projects. Students will have the chance to gain an understanding of a broad array of components in local public health work.
Students can achieve industry recognition by completing optional modules in exercise instruction, personal training, and exercise prescription for health.
At level one, you can examine core theoretical components relevant to physical activity, exercise, performance, health and nutrition. At level two, you'll have the opportunity to apply foundation concepts to the applied environment through practical experience within the curriculum and assessment work involving individual clients. Theoretical understanding and practical experience are developed further during level three through workplace shadowing, case study portfolios and independent research in alignment with vocational and professional industry requirements.
The programme encourages you to gain the competency and confidence to work in a range of disciplines following graduation with different population groups. Examples of this would be to learn how to evaluate clients with different health or athletic needs and to independently deliver, monitor and evaluate suitable physical activity, health promotion and nutritional programmes.
You can expect a combination of weekly lectures, seminars, practical sessions, workshops, and tutorials to support your progression throughout the programme.
Alongside the programme, the School of Sport and Exercise Science provides additional opportunities to complete further recognised industry qualifications or awards in areas such as exercise instruction, personal training and exercise prescription for health.
This programme is endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for Health Navigator, Gym Instructor, and Personal Trainer. This endorsement demonstrates the University's commitment to ensuring students' teaching and learning is aligned to industry standards. For a student to register with CIMSPA and arrange certification for professional standards gained during this degree, a small administration charge would be required.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.
A variety of assessment methods are used at each level of the course to evaluate learning outcomes and students' ability to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. These may include presentations, critical reflections, portfolios, exams, practical assessment within the community and a dissertation.
A variety of assessment methods are used at each level of the course to evaluate learning outcomes and students' ability to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. These may include presentations, critical reflections, portfolios, exams, practical assessment within the community and a dissertation.
You will be able to undertake work placements which offer an ideal opportunity to put your learned theory into practice. The School of Sport and Exercise Science has excellent professional links with regional Public Health, NHS services, local authorities, state, and private schools, as well as the fitness industry. There may be costs associated with placement including travel, accommodation, and general living costs which you will need to cover.
Our ongoing partnership with Lincoln City FC offers you opportunities to undertake work placement or intern opportunities, as well as providing a potential pathway for full-time employment after you graduate. Many Lincoln graduates are employed within the organisation in roles spanning coaching, physiotherapy, sports science, and performance analysis.
The programme aims to provide you with the core and transferable skills needed for your future career and meet the demands of innovation and practice in the physical activity, nutrition, and health development sectors. As a graduate, you could potentially shape regional policy, programmes, and infrastructure to positively influence individual and population health or sports performance practices.
Graduates could consider a wide range of roles including exercise referral, health and nutrition advising, and health development. A variety of graduate destinations could include public and private healthcare providers such as the NHS, local authority, charity and voluntary agencies, and exercise and science support including UK Sport, British Olympic Association, and other UK governing bodies of sport.
A Level: BBC (UCAS Tariff points 112 from a minimum of 3 A levels) or equivalent qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent qualifications
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ etc
Applicants will also need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English, Maths and a Science or sport related subject. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/
112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications
A Level: BBC.
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent qualifications
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
Applicants will also need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and a Science or sport related subject. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, EPQ etc.
We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
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