Explore cutting-edge health science research across biomedical, nutritional, and sport science disciplines with our MPhil and PhD.

Overview

Newcastle University produces world-leading research in health sciences. The School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences comprises highly skilled researchers from a range of disciplines and areas of expertise. We work together to form a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and wellbeing.

We take diverse approaches to understanding and improving health, from molecular biology to population health research. Our research often crosses disciplines and involves working with non-academic partners from industry, healthcare, and charity sectors.

Key areas of research include:

• interventions to help prevent or manage different chronic diseases
• understanding the biology underpinning health behaviours
• food and nutrition sustainability
• using computer technology to interpret biological data
• Find out more about our research.

You will be based in one of our Research Institutes within the Faculty of Medical Science:

• Biosciences Institute
• Translational and Clinical Research Institute
• Population Health Sciences Institute

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.