b4d6 - Food and Human Nutrition w/ Placement BSc
Food and Human Nutrition with Placement BSc Honours
UCAS Code: B4D6 (full time: 4 Years)
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This professionally accredited degree focuses on the impact of nutrition on health and disease, from the cell and molecular level through to people and populations. It includes a work placement to boost your skills and employability.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
B4D6
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
4 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB-ABB
IB: 32-34 points
Opportunities
Scientific research has given us an excellent understanding of the fundamental aspects of nutrition, including:
- what makes up a balanced diet
- how our bodies use different foods
This degree explores the links between diet and health, from the cell and molecular level through to people and populations.
You will also discover the impact of food composition and processing on nutritional value, quality and consumer acceptance.
- Spend a year on work placement, applying your learning in a professional setting
- Study in state-of-the-art labs and facilities
- Fast-track your career with an industry-recognised qualification
- Explore other subject areas - including marketing, biology and biomedical sciences
- Develop skills appropriate for careers in all areas of the food industry and research
- Attend a national conference on food and human nutrition where you'll hear from and meet global experts in food and nutrition research
Quality and ranking
Our nutrition and food degrees at Newcastle rank highly:
- 7th in the UK – the Guardian University Guide 2019 (Agriculture, Forestry and Food category)
- 7th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2019 (Food Science category)
Professional accreditation*
This degree is professionally accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).
This means our graduates can apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists at associate level and use the letters ANutr after their name without undergoing further assessment.
See the Association for Nutrition's website for further benefits of studying on an accredited course.
*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.
Facilities and support
You'll be based in the School of Biomedical Sciences. The School is in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, which is also home to Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology.
Situated next to Newcastle’s RVI hospital, we’re one of the largest integrated teaching/hospital complexes in the country.
Our facilities include well-equipped modern laboratories for teaching and research.
You'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout your degree – an academic member of staff who can help with academic and personal issues.
You'll also have access to a peer mentor in your first year – a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Work placement / additional qualification
You will carry out a work placement between Stages 2 and 3.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge in a work setting and gain valuable professional experience that will help you stand out from other food graduates in the marketplace.
There are placement opportunities in the UK and abroad.
Past students have worked at companies including:
- Marks and Spencer
- Nutricia
- Tesco
- Mondelez
- Masterfoods
- Northern Foods
- the MRC Human Nutrition Research Unit in Cambridge
Each year a few students work on a research project at Newcastle University for their placement.
Our award-winning Careers Service and dedicated placement co-ordinator will provide you with training, such as preparing a CV, applying for jobs and interview practice.
During the placement, you collate evidence of your work experience and skills development as a portfolio. This will be submitted for the award of a Licentiateship of the City and Guilds Institute, London (equivalent to NVQ Level 4).
We are currently the only nutrition course in the UK to offer this opportunity to gain an additional qualification in recognition of the development of personal, transferable skills in the workplace.
Study abroad
You can choose to take your work placement abroad via the Erasmus scheme, adding an international dimension to your study experience.
Owen, Food and Human Nutrition BSc HonoursThe placement year was an absolute bonus for me. I landed a dream placement year with Cow and Gate infant foods and got to develop recipes for their magazines. I even got whisked away to Paris for a company Christmas Holiday!
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Modules for 2018 entry
Please note
The module and/or programme information below is for 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers of students interested (in an optional module). To find out more read our terms and conditions.
Module/programme information for 2019 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2019).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Further information, including the credit value of the module, is available in each of the module descriptions below.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
- NUT1001 Academic and Professional Skills for Nutrition 1
- NUT1002 Introduction to Human Nutrition
- NUT1004 Fundamental Principles of Genetics and Biochemistry for Nutrition
- ACE1041 Investigating Agri-Food Systems from Farm to Folk
- SES1000 Human Physiology and Practical Skills
- CMB1003 Microbiology and Immunology
- SES1002 Bioenergetics
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
- NUT2001 Principles of Nutrition
- NUT2002 Applied and Experimental Nutrition
- SES2002 Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- NUT2003 Food Science and Technology
- NUT2004 Academic and Professional Skills for Nutrition 2
- ACE2073 New Food Product Development
- ACE3202 Communication and Behaviour Change
Intercalating Year
Between Stages 2 and 3, you spend the equivalent of one academic year on an approved work placement. The placement will involve work in food and/or human nutrition and may be within the UK or abroad. You will take the following compulsory module:
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.
Careers
Food and Human Nutrition careers
There is great demand for biologists with knowledge of nutrition. A wide range of opportunities exist across the sector, including:
- product development or quality assurance in the food industry
- with non-commercial bodies such as Medical Research Council or Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- in research and development
- in an advisory capacity with groups concerned with food safety.
It’s not only employers in the science sector that value the skills you learn at Newcastle; past graduates have forged careers in all sorts of areas including management, administration, accountancy, finance, teaching, and the media.
Find out more about the career options for Food and Human Nutrition from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Of our graduates who entered employment more than three quarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerial position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
Applying to Newcastle University through UCAS
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UCAS codes for Newcastle University
- institution name - NEWC
- institution code - N21
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