School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions

About the school

The School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions brings together disciplines related to physical activity and health to form an academic community focused on physical wellbeing. We are passionate about community engagement and employability and have many links with external bodies and employers.

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Research

We provide excellent opportunities for research, and actively encourage cross-discipline collaboration.

Our established and well regarded research communities undertake world leading research and the school offers a range of commercial services to external clients.

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Courses

Our Allied Health Professions (AHP) programmes of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and Dietetics, offer either BSc or MSc or both BSc and MSc level entry into these professions. The programmes taught on campus are supported by ASPiH accredited simulation based education. Students can also expect to experience placements in internationally renowned hospitals, community and industry settings. For some of our programmes we are immensely proud to offer education placements with our teaching teams, research placements within our research groups and Leadership Placements in the Chief Allied Health Professions office.

Our Sport and Nutrition programmes examine contemporary issues related to nutrition, sport, exercise, coaching and sports nutrition through theoretical, applied and professionalised methods of learning. The emphasis is on preparation for employability and development of high performing graduates, equipped with the skills they need to launch a successful career in their chosen field.

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