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Food and Human Nutrition MPhil, PhD

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-APR-24, 16-SEP-24, 06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

Our Food and Human Nutrition PhD and MPhil seek to understand how food affects human health and wellbeing.

Overview

Within your research, you'll 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.

Our research themes include:

Health benefits of consuming selected foods and food types. Our research looks at cardiovascular health, cancer, sarcopenia and cell damage. We'll explore:

  • whole grains
  • carrots
  • nitrate-rich vegetables
  • food supplements

Elucidation of roles of fat-soluble vitamins in health and disease. We examine:

  • vitamins A and D
  • modelling and understanding sources
  • metabolism in humans and farm animals

Medicinal properties of herbs and plant extracts. We explore the effects on:

  • cognitive performance
  • pain
  • mood
  • well-being
  • dementia

Effects of production/processing factors on food composition & sensory quality. We look at:

  • effects of organic/conventional production
  • supply chain temperatures
  • varieties/breeds

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 37 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    157 76%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    18th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    26th

    15

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