Overview

You will graduate with an ability to read, interpret, and conduct your own nutrition research. These are essential skills for evidence based professional practice.

The curriculum covers foundation and advanced human nutrition, nutrient analysis, food policy, statistics and general research skills as well as applied and professional nutritional skills.

The Nutritional Science master degree from Northumbria University will equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills for you to gain professional employment, to start your own business venture or go on to further postgraduate study and research in the field of nutrition and the wider sciences.

Your Career

The course will allow you to engage with employers directly through work related learning experience, STEM ambassador activities or other volunteering opportunities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Human Nutrition

Graduate Science Research Methods

Applied Sciences Research Project

Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition

Professional Nutrition Skills

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Food Science View 931 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree related to biology, or a science degree including components of biology and/or nutrition.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9950 GBP / year

≈ 9950 GBP / year

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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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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