Overview

Within your Nutrition, Food and Human Health programme from Newcastle University , you'll get the opportunity to work in the exciting multi-disciplinary teams. The work explores how nutrition affects:

human biology and physiology - including human athletic performance and the microbiome

health and ageing

disease process - including cancer, cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes and NAFLD

nutrition and health challenges in global sustainability

the outcome and management of disease (dietetics)

Key Facts

The research is multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary. They centre core nutrition research in The Human Nutrition & Exercise Research Centre (HNERC). The researchers collaborate with food scientists and food systems experts from across Newcastle.

They have access to two University farms. This allows us to tailor multidisciplinary research programmes across pure and social sciences. This means the HNERC can apply science projects from “farm to fork”.

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Programme Structure

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 110 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

MPhil

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Full Time Fees

MPhil: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

PhD: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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