Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition and Wellness offers a specialized and multidisciplinary education focused on sport nutrition, lifestyle medicine, wellness, health promotion, and performance optimization. The curriculum integrates advanced knowledge of sport nutrition, exercise physiology, lifestyle medicine, wellness, and digital health technologies to prepare graduates for emerging roles across the sport, health, and wellness sectors. Students develop expertise in nutrition and metabolism, nutritional assessment, performance nutrition, health promotion, and lifestyle medicine through a curriculum that combines scientific knowledge with practical application. Extensive professional experience placements and a capstone project enhance learning by fostering real-world application, critical thinking, and professional competence.
A distinctive feature of the program is its integration of sport nutrition with wellness and preventive health, enabling graduates to support both athletic performance and long-term health outcomes across diverse populations. By combining competencies in sport nutrition, wellness, and performance science with experiential learning, industry engagement, research, and innovation, the program equips graduates to advance evidence-based practice in performance nutrition, health promotion, and wellbeing. Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities across the sport, health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition sectors, contributing to performance enhancement, preventive health, and community wellbeing in an evolving global health landscape.
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition and Wellness must satisfy the University's general admission requirements, including:
- Completion of a recognized secondary school certificate or its equivalent with a minimum overall average of 70%.
- Applicants must not have been dismissed from another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
- Applicants must be medically, physically, and mentally fit to pursue university studies.
- Submission of the online admission application, all required supporting documents, and payment of the non-refundable application fee of AED 250 before the published deadline.
- Students will only be permitted to register for courses after completing all admission requirements and submitting the required documentation.
- Applicants admitted conditionally must satisfy all conditions within the specified period to maintain their enrollment.
English Requirements
As this program is delivered in English, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following requirements:
- A minimum of 90% in the Grade 12 English subject; or
- IELTS Academic 5.0 or higher; or
- TOEFL ITP 500 or higher.
Applicants who do not satisfy the English language requirement may be granted conditional admission and will be required to successfully complete the University's Remedial English course during their first semester.
Specific Requirements for College of Sport Science Programs
In addition to meeting the University's general admission requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition and Wellness must:
- Applicants must successfully complete and pass the College of Sport Science Pre-Participation Medical Examination, prior to admission to ensure they are medically fit to participate in the program's practical and physical activities.
What You Will Learn
Through the Bachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition, you will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of sport nutrition principles, human physiology, metabolism, and wellness to support health, performance, and recovery.
- Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies to enhance athletic performance, optimize training outcomes, and promote overall well-being.
- Build practical skills in nutritional assessment, program planning, dietary analysis, and client education across diverse sport and wellness settings.
- Strengthen your critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to address complex nutrition and performance challenges.
- Develop leadership and professional skills that prepare you to excel in sport nutrition roles within the UAE and internationally.
- Integrate scientific knowledge with practical experience to support innovation, evidence-based practice, and research in the field of sport nutrition.
- Apply ethical principles, professional integrity, and accountability in nutrition-related decision-making and professional practice.
- Cultivate emotional intelligence, empathy, cultural awareness, and effective communication skills to work successfully with individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-focused approach, enabling you to contribute to the growing sport, health, and wellness sectors across the UAE and the GCC region.
- Gain the knowledge and confidence to support athletes, physically active individuals, and the wider community in achieving their health, wellness, and performance goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the principles of nutrition, exercise physiology, and metabolism as they apply to sport performance and physical activity.
- Apply knowledge of sport nutrition to solve real world problems in high-performance sport and sport for all.
- Develop research skills and apply evidence-based practice.
- Effectively communicate evidence-based sport nutrition guidance to athletes, coaches, managers, parents, health care professionals and other stakeholders through professional written and oral communication.
- Integrate sport nutrition strategies within multidisciplinary sport and health systems to enhance performance, recovery, and well-being.
- Develop and implement culturally responsive and inclusive sport nutrition strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle and optimize performance within diverse populations.
Career Path
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition and Wellness are well prepared for careers in sport nutrition, athlete performance, health promotion, wellness coaching, and lifestyle-based health interventions. Graduates may pursue careers in elite sport, fitness and wellness organizations, healthcare-adjacent services, corporate wellness programs, and the growing sport nutrition industry.
Program graduates are prepared to work in roles such as:
- Sport Nutrition Specialist – providing nutrition guidance for performance, recovery, and health in sports clubs, academies, wellness centers, and private practice.
- Performance Nutrition Practitioner – supporting athletes and teams with nutrition and hydration strategies in high-performance centers, sport federations, and professional sports organizations.
- Wellness Consultant – designing nutrition and lifestyle programs in wellness clinics, lifestyle medicine centers, and community health organizations.
- Health Promotion Specialist – delivering nutrition education and health initiatives in schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.
- Corporate Wellness Advisor – developing workplace health and wellness programs for corporate organizations and employee wellbeing providers.
- Nutrition and Wellness Coach – helping clients achieve health, fitness, and performance goals in fitness centers, wellness facilities, and private practice.
- Sports Nutrition Industry Specialist – supporting sports nutrition, food, nutraceutical, and supplement companies in product education, marketing, and client support roles.
- Research Assistant – contributing to research in sport nutrition, wellness, and performance within universities, research centers, healthcare organizations, and sports institutes.
