Nutrition, Food and Human Health MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Our Food and Human Nutrition PhD and MPhil seek to understand how food affects human health and wellbeing.Within your research, youll explore how nutrition affects: healthy ageing, food security, sensory quality, international nutrition, personalised nutrition.Our research is multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary. We have many expert research areas in the School. We also work across the University, through the Human Nutrition Research Centre.

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26th
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Isabella
23 Jan 25

I love newcastle University, my course is great and the support from lecturers is superb. the location of the campus is excellent as it is right in the city centre and a walk away..Read more

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Martha
02 Dec 24

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Entry 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 masters degree would be advantageous.

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£31,000 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle England NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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