BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Food Marketing at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our accredited Nutrition with Food Marketing degree explores the links between diet and health and how marketing plays its role within this, to prepare you for a career in the nutrition industry. This degree focuses on developing your critical and analytical skills. You'll graduate conscientious and socially aware, ready for a career in the nutrition or food industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: School of Biomedical Nutritional and Sports Sciences, Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You are introduced to the underlying sciences of nutrition and food marketing. You will study modules in nutrition, physiology, marketing, consumer behaviour and business economics. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Introductory Business Economics, Human Physiology and Practical Skills, Practical and Career Development Skills for Nutrition, Introduction to Food and Nutrition, Sustainable & Secure Food Systems, Bioenergetics, Marketing Strategy, New Food Product Development, Global Food Policy, Macro- and Micronutrients, Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle, Measurement and Assessment of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: Download information about this course as a PDF; Compulsory Modules |; Credits |; Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Behaviour |; 20 |; Introductory Business Economics |; 10 |; Human Physiology and Practical Skills |; 30 |; Practical and Career Development Skills for Nutrition |.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB including at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths plus a second science-related subject which can include Food Technology, Mathematics, Home Economics, Geography, Psychology, PE, Human Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Computing or IT. GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at A/AS Level. IB: 30 points including Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level Grade 5 or above plus at least one other STEM subject. Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry and one other STEM subject. Mathematics required at Standard Level Grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma only in Applied Science, must have 4 or more of the 8 optional units in biology and/or chemistry at overall DDD. GCSE Maths grade B or 6. Scottish Highers: BBBBB at Higher Grade including Biology. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential. 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 31,950 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/bd46/#how-to-apply

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