MRes Human Nutrition at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Human Nutrition MRes explores human nutrition science, research methods and contemporary issues shaping human health. It is available to graduates with a BSc in nutrition, life sciences or related disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS and BDS students.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: School of Biomedical, Nutritional, and Sport Sciences | Duration: Full time: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study subject-specific content in nutrition research, as well as in the selected optional modules. You will also receive training in general research principles, professional and key skills. Compulsory modules include: Human Nutrition Science, MRes Project, Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences.

Career pathways

This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD. Graduate roles and employers include: project manager; research associate; associate consultant; senior analysts; research scientist; Marie Curie early stage researcher; clinical research associate; medical information and patient safety executive; medical writer; medical doctor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4882f/#how-to-apply

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