Food and Human Nutrition BSc Honours at Newcastle University

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. 

• 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 

Our nutrition and food degrees at Newcastle rank highly:

• 8th in the UK – the Guardian University Guide 2020 (Agriculture, Forestry and Food category)
• 9th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2020 (Food Science category)
• 8th in the UK – the Times and Sunday Times 2019 (Food Science category)
• 90% for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2019 (Subject: Nutrition)

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.

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.