Join our food and nutrition experts in exploring the links between diet and health, and searching for solutions to the food-related problems that society is facing today.
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At a Glance
UCAS Code BD46
UCAS Institution Name and Code NEWC, N21
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Degree Awarded BSc Honours
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Course Duration 3 Years
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Entry Requirements A Level: AAB-ABB
IB: 32-34 points
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You explore the application of food marketing and nutritional science to food markets, food consumers, diet, nutrition and health.
Topics include:
the structure of the food industry (which represents the largest manufacturing base in Europe)
the links between diet and health
the challenges of securing a globally sustainable, safe and nutritious food system
how consumers choose which foods to buy
You'll gain the critical and analytical skills required to assess the global food system from a social, economic, legal, technological, ethical, political and environmental perspective.
Association for Nutrition accreditation 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.
Chartered Institute of Marketing accreditation gives you the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway.
*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.
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.
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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.
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.
Research-informed teaching plays an important role at Newcastle. It shapes the content of our undergraduate degrees and makes sure that you have the chance to cover the most up-to-date theories and discoveries in your subject.
This degree is supported by the activities of the University’s Human Nutrition Research Centre (HNRC), which plays a significant role in informing nutrition policy at national and international levels.
You supplement this with weekly private study of recommended reading materials.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed by a combination of unseen written examinations (with essay questions, short answer and problem solving) and course work, including:
essays
laboratory or case-study reports
in-course tests
research project work
oral and poster presentations
You can also complete a dissertation in your final year, which makes up a quarter of your final mark.
Find out more
Visit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to all students at Newcastle University.
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additionalentry requirements web pagesto find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.
AAB-ABB including at least one science subject (preferably Biology or Chemistry) but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics, and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at A/AS level.
AAABB-AABBB at Higher Grade including at least one science subject. Advanced Higher Biology and/or another science subject normally required. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential.
Alternatively, ABB at Advanced Higher Grade with at least one science subject, preferably biology or chemistry.
Mathematics and Chemistry required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher Mathematics and Chemistry is required.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
32-34 points preferably including Higher Level Biology at Grade 6 or above. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.
D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects normally including Biology and another science subject. Chemistry is preferred as a principal subject, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics, and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at minimum grade B or 6 if not offered as principal subjects.
BBB including at least one science subject (preferably Biology or Chemistry) but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics, and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at A/AS level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
A science-related subject at overall DDM, to include biological and chemical science as essential units at Merit grade.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 6.5 in each of the four elements of the test.
If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.
Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.
ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an undergraduate course. You can check the equivalent grades for qualifications offered in your country.
We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.
If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a pre-sessional course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course.
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.
96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment or further study within six months of graduating.
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.
£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement by the Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018).
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
2018 entry*:
£9,250
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
*Please note:
The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation, as measured by RPIX**.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement by the Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018). You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
2018 entry*:
£9,250. You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
*Please note:
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation, as measured by RPIX**.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
We also offer International Family Discounts which are available for all international students with a close family member who has graduated from or is now studying at Newcastle University.
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