The University of Otago's unique Applied Science degrees links the excitement of science and the power of technology with business challenges. 

Applied Science programs help graduates become innovative thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit, the attributes successful New Zealanders are well-known for. 

It is a requirement that every program typically includes an approved minor subject or an approved second major subject.

Sports Exercise Science and Human Nutrition are the sciences that look at the interactions people have with food and sport and exercise.

Human Nutrition includes food production, food selection and food service, the consumption of food, and how the body uses the energy and nutrients in food.

Sport and Exercise Science includes mechanical, physiological, and psychological responses to human movement and how these responses affect exercise performance capacity and health outcomes.

So Sport and Exercise Nutrition looks at how sport, exercise, and food affect health and human performance, and how nutrition affects sports health and performance. 

Exercise, sport, and food can promote good health and well-being and impact the development of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

What is Sport and Exercise Nutrition?

Sport and exercise nutrition is a rapidly expanding area requiring a combined knowledge of the roles of human nutrition and physical activity in health.

The Sport and Exercise Nutrition (SPNU) program combines human nutrition, sports science, and physical education. 

In addition, several minor program options are available, broadening the career opportunities upon completion of your degree.

• Academic Transcripts
• Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE) (If required)
• Proof of your identity (Full name, date of birth, and nationality)
• Certified/notarised copy (passport or birth certificate)
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)

Undergraduate entrance requirements

The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance. 

To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:

China entrance requirements:

Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing; 
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.

Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.

India entrance requirements:

Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.

The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.

Iran entrance requirements:

One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.

The university also accepts the following international qualifications:

• International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
• Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) International Foundation Year (IFY)
• Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognized tertiary institution.

Background required

High school students are recommended to take biology, chemistry, maths and English in Year 12 and preferably chemistry in Year 13.

Pathway programme

Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification

The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters for domestic and international students. It is called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC).