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Qualification, university name, phd degrees in nutrition and dietetics.

17 degrees at 14 universities in the UK.

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About Postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and dietetics is a field of applied science which focuses on the science of food, nutrition and their impact on human health. It encompasses a range of topics related to diet, lifestyle and overall well-being, and professionals in the field work to promote good dietary habits, prevent and manage diseases and provide individuals with personalised advice.

A PhD in nutrition and dietetics is the highest formal qualification which can be studied at university. It is an advanced programme that is designed for people seeking to conduct original research, often aiming to build new knowledge in areas such as nutrition-related diseases, dietary interventions and public health nutrition.

For PhD entry, you’ll usually need a postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics, or a related health science or biochemistry-oriented field, as well as a significant amount of professional experience. There are 13 PhD courses in the UK, offered by 11 different universities.

What to expect

You can expect to spend three to four years studying a full-time course, or four to six years if you choose to attend on a part-time basis. Typically, you’ll work on a research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts, and there’s a high likelihood you’ll collaborate with other allied health researchers and professionals to build an interdisciplinary approach to your work.

You may choose to specialise in a particular area such as public health nutrition, management of disease in children or adults, or the effect of diet in ageing and the metabolism. You will write a thesis which is typically 50,000 to 100,000 words in length, and your research will contribute new insights to the field.

You’ll graduate with the ability to make a significant impact on public health and nutrition, and with the experience to take on senior roles in a wide range of organisations.

Related subjects:

• PhD Nutrition and Dietetics
• PhD Dietetics
• PhD Food Science
• PhD Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics
• PhD Food Technology
• PhD Nutrition

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PhD Food Policy, Nutrition and Diet

University of hertfordshire.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £5,925 per year (UK)

Nutrition PhD

University of glasgow.

Research on nutrition at Glasgow covers a wide range of areas including gut, food and metabolism as well as diet and chronic disease at Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 5 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences PhD

Newcastle university.

Explore cutting-edge health science research across biomedical, nutritional, and sport science disciplines with our MPhil and Read more...

• 36 months Full time degree
• 72 months Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

Clinical Nutrition PhD

University of nottingham.

Internationally renowned for research on nutrition and metabolism, healthy aging, public health dietetics and the prevention of chronic Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £5,100 per year (UK)
• 8 years Part time degree

PhD Nutrition and Health

University of plymouth.

Study for a PhD degree with the School of Health Professions and join a supportive community of researchers who are working to further Read more...

• 4 years Part time degree: £3,180 per year (UK)

Food Business and Nutrition Science PhD

University of west london.

Research in the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) focuses on exploring innovation within the food sector. We Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £3,995 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,000 per year (UK)

MPhil/PhD Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

University of chester.

The Department has a very strong presence in postgraduate education offering well established MSc degrees in the following areas of Read more...

Food and Human Nutrition MPhil, PhD

Our Food and Human Nutrition PhD and MPhil seek to understand how food affects human health and wellbeing. Within your research, you'll Read more...

• 36 months Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)

Nutritional Sciences PhD

The overarching theme of the school's nutritional sciences research group is the scientific understanding and improvement of nutrition Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £5,100 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree

Obesity and Endocrinology PhD

University of liverpool.

The Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease researches clinical aspects of obesity and diabetes in humans, with particular reference to Read more...

• 2 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

University of Manchester

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Nutrition programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Exercise, Nutrition and Health PhD

University of bristol.

A PhD in Exercise, Nutrition and Health equips students with the skills and experience to apply research methods and the tools to Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,758 per year (UK)
• 8 years Part time degree: £2,379 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Food and Nutritional Sciences

University of reading.

Our research spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond. We offer interdisciplinary research projects in a Read more...

Nutrition and Health Phd

University of aberdeen.

Basic, policy and industry informed research on the impact of human nutrition on cells, tissues, whole body and population health. The Read more...

Human Nutrition, Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity PhD

Abertay university.

The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,829 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,415 per year (UK)

PhD Nutrition Innovation Centre for food and HEalth (NICHE)

Ulster university.

Our mission in NICHE is the achievement of global excellence in nutrition research and education. Our nutrition research activities are Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,390 per year (UK)

PhD Food, Nutrition and Health

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Nutritional Sciences PhD/MPhil

• Full-time: Up to 4 years
• Part-time: Up to 8 years
• Start date: Multiple start dates
• UK fees: £5,350
• International fees: MPhil - £32,400 or £35,750 depending on the nature of your project / PhD - up to £56,400 per year

Research overview

The overarching theme of the school's  nutritional sciences research group  is the scientific understanding and improvement of nutrition for both humans and animals.

The main areas of research include:

• Population based studies to assess nutrient status and health including areas like for example, dietary choice impacts, financial impacts, and effects of nutrition on fertility, pregnancy, and early infant outcomes
• Diet-health interactions in humans, including nutrient-gene interactions, cohort analysis and interventions, MRI imaging, and the influence of health and disease(s) such as obesity and diabetes on digestive process and nutrient utilisation
• Sustainable nutrition. The identification of novel protein sources for human and animal nutrition, mineral nutrition, and novel carbohydrates sources
• Nutritional enhancement of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to enhance food quality,
• Food analysis and authentication (micronutrient assessment, allergenicity and novel routes of exposure, proximate analysis, food bioactives, metabolomics)
• The effect of dietary components (fatty acids, proteins, micronutrient and antioxidants) on health and disease processes
• Gastrointestinal models of nutrient bioavailability and utilisation
• The molecular basis of nutrient signalling

To view our areas of research in clinical nutrition, please see our Clinical Nutrition PhD page. 

Course content

A PhD is an independent in-depth research project. You will be able to develop additional skills through training programmes to help you complete your PhD. See the support section for more details.

In each year you will have a regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.

An MPhil is a shorter research degree. You will do a research project over one to two years. You'll have a supervisor to support you. An MPhil is assessed by a research thesis.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our  Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .

For all of our research degrees, the first step is to identify one or more supervisors you would like to work with.

To do this, look through our  academic staff research interests . We strongly encourage contacting supervisors before making a formal application, to discuss potential research projects and to ensure the best application possible.

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.

Additional information for international students

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .

As a student on this course, we do not anticipate any extra significant costs, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books and journals you’ll need through our libraries.

There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.

Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

The school believes that formal training and guidance are critical components of the postgraduate experience and have developed specific and generic training which are available for all postgraduates.

Project-related training is provided by the supervisors and other staff within the school. You will have frequent contact with your supervisor, often on a weekly or even daily basis, and there is a formal requirement for at least 10 recorded meetings per year.

Teaching is typically delivered by professors, associate and assistant professors. Some practical laboratory sessions and research projects may be supported by postdoctoral research fellows.

Researcher training and development

The Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish.

Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements.

Student support

You will have access to a range of support services , including:

• academic and disability support
• childcare services
• counselling service
• faith support
• financial support
• mental health and wellbeing support
• visa and immigration advice
• welfare support

Students' Union

Our Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer .

There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:

• international students
• black and minority ethnic students
• students who identify as women
• students with disabilities
• LGBT+ students

SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties.

Where you will learn

Sutton bonington campus.

Sutton Bonington Campus combines world-leading laboratories with a countryside location, just a few miles from the city of Nottingham. The campus is home to over 2,500 biosciences and veterinary medicine students.

You will have access to student services, a library, sports centre and places to eat. Specialist facilities include the super lab, food processing pilot plant, glasshouses and University farm. 

You can travel to  University Park Campus  in around 25 minutes on our free hopper bus.

Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

The division contains a range of modern facilities including:

• a fully equipped dietetics laboratory for the preparation of modified diets
• clinical consulting rooms for taking anthropometric assessments and blood samples
• an extensive array of rheological techniques for the physio-chemical analysis of food
• cell culture facilities
• controlled growth incubators
• new liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy and gas chromatography mass spectroscopy

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Related courses

Food sciences phd/mphil/mres, clinical nutrition phd, biosciences phd/mphil/mres, research excellence framework.

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• 90%* of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*)
• 100%* of our research is recognised internationally
• 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact**

*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis.

This content was last updated on 01 July 2024 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.

MPhil or PhD or Masters by Research

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Start dates.

January 2024 / September 2024

Application deadline

Please allow at least four months between submitting your application and your expected start date, especially if you are an international student arranging a visa.

Course length

Full time: 2 - 3 years

Part time: 3 - 4 years

Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work

Funding status

Self-funded

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How to apply

Contact [email protected]

A research degree in Nutrition allows you to:

• develop your skills
• contribute to internationally recognised research
• be supported by skilled staff and a vibrant research student community.

We offer a number of flexible part-time and full-time research degree opportunities including MSc by research, MPhil, PhD and PhD by published work.

To get an overview of the research and groups within the department, and the areas where we can support research degree projects, take a look at our Research Centres and Groups page .

Research expertise

Underpinned by the work of our research centre, the department is at the forefront of research in a number of fields.

Institutes and Centres

• Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health
• Clinical Applied Nutrition (CAN)

Degree routes

All students enrol as probationer research students. During the first year you will formally register your research proposal for one of the below routes. 

Masters by Research

These research degrees run for one year full time or two years part time and allow students to critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and combine the equivalent of up to one semester’s taught programme (focusing on research training) with a major research project. As with other research degrees, they are examined by thesis and viva.

Length of study : Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: 2 years.

Entry requirement : The minimum entry requirement for the degree of MA, MSc and LLM by Research is a lower second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.

If you undertake an MPhil you will:

• critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic
• demonstrate understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field
• Present and defend a substantial thesis by viva.

Length of study : Full-time: 2 years. Part-time: 3 years.

Entry requirement : The minimum entry requirement for an MPhil degree, or an MPhil with the intention of transferring to a PhD, is a first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Applications are also welcomed from those holding qualifications other than the above and will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the work proposed. You will be required to provide the names of two academic referees.

MPhil with the possibility of transfer to a PhD

A candidate registered initially for an MPhil may be able to transfer to a PhD, and has to complete a transfer process within the Faculty, once sufficient progress has been made on the work to provide on the evidence of the development to PhD.

This is normally after 18 months of full-time study or 24-26 months of part-time study). Transfer comprises three main elements:

• a 1000 word transfer report which should be sent to the relevant Postgraduate Research Tutor and the supervisory team
• an oral presentation and/or interview
• an additional piece of work as indicated by the Faculty, Department/School or supervisory team.

Length of study : Full-time: 3 years. Part-time: 4 years.

PhD (direct entry)

If you undertake a PhD you will:

• critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic, resulting in an independent and original contribution to the field
• present and defend a substantial thesis by viva.

Entry requirement : The normal entry requirement for the degree of PhD is a master’s degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed research and which has included research training and a research project.

In exceptional cases, applicants who have a good honours degree (or equivalent) may apply for direct registration to PhD if they have appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

Entry requirements

All students must be able to meet the University’s requirements for a research degree, which is to be able to devote a minimum of 35 hours per week (full-time) or 15 hours per week (part-time) to the programme of research.

The minimum entry requirement for the degree of MPhil, or MPhil with transfer to PhD, is a first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.

The normal entry requirement for a PhD is a Masters degree, or exceptionally a good honours degree/equivalent.

The minimum entry requirement for the degree of MA, MSc and LLM by Research is a lower second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.

English language requirements

Our requirement is IELTS: 6.5-7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking), depending on the subject. Please note that an IELTS certificate must be current; they are only valid for 2 years from issue. For further information about the test visit the IELTS website . Please note that we are unable to accept TOEFL qualifications.

However, there may be some exceptions. See UK Government visa information for more detail on the information.

English requirements for visas

If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements .

Application process

We welcome initial enquiries. Please contact the Research Administrator ( [email protected] ) and/or the relevant Postgraduate Tutor or Supervisor.

• If you have a research proposal in mind, explore our research groups and supervisory staff webpages, to identify the relevant research group/s for your research.
• Check the fees information on the university website. Oxford Brookes Alumni may be entitled to a discount on course fees.
• Email your CV and an outline of your area of interest to  [email protected] . Give a brief explanation of how your studies will be funded.
• Once we have the initial information we will liaise with you as necessary and pass the information to the relevant Postgraduate Tutor/s, who will advise whether an application can be progressed. If this is possible we will invite you to submit an application through the university system. 

Tuition fees

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.

For International fees the following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support. 

Home fees are set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and are released approximately five months before the start of each academic year.

If you have any questions about fees, get in touch with the Research Degrees Team at  [email protected] .

How and when to pay

Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.

• For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
• For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy  page

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Phd nutrition and health.

Study for a PhD degree with the School of Health Professions and join a supportive community of researchers who are working to further understand the relationship between nutrition and health. You work on an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.

Course details

Programme overview.

• This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. The research team carries out research in a range of areas of nutrition and health from dietetic practice and nutritional management of disease in childhood and adults, public health nutrition, to nutrition and ageing and nutrition and metabolism.  You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). For full details of what doing a PhD entails at the University of Plymouth, please visit our postgraduate research degrees pages .

Entry requirements

• you'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if you are a non-UK applicant
• two satisfactory academic references
• evidence of funding for the duration of your course.

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Our PhD students past and present

Find out about the experiences of dietetics and health PhD students

Munira Khan

Craig Cutler

Julia Eisenblaetter

Louise Wilkinson

Leanne Smewing

Ann Ashworth

Dietetics, human nutrition and health research group  .

Research Team

Professor Mary Hickson

Professor in dietetics, research group lead.

Dr Avril Collinson

Associate professor in dietetics.

Dr Clare Pettinger

Associate professor in public health dietetics.

Dr Desley White

Lecturer in dietetics.

Dr Gail Rees

Head of school of biomedical sciences.

Dr Raul Bescos Garcia

Lecturer in dietetics (physiology specialist).

Dr Tracey Parkin

Associate professor.

Dr Patricia Casas Agustench

Lecturer in nutrition.

Dr Abigail Tronco Hernandez

Dr Louise Mole

Lecturer in dietetic practice.

Dr Jen Carroll

Honorary research fellow.

• Dr Lisa Bunn , School of Health Professions Postgraduate Coordinator
• Professor Mary Hickson , Dietetics, Human Nutrition and Health Research Lead

Research opportunities

Food science and nutrition.

Expertise of research area 3D Multiphase Structures; Cancer; digestion; food; food colloids; food design; food processing; food safety; food science; food security; functional biopolymers; global health; lifestyle interventions; metabolic disease; nutrition; nutrtional epidemiology; obesity; soft matter

We are recognised as world leaders in food colloids and diet and health. We apply fundamental scientific principles to address issues of food quality, safety and sustainability, diet quality and consumer behaviour, from food production to the consumer’s plate.

<p>Our research is supported by dedicated and experienced technical staff and&nbsp;<a href="http://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-research-innovation/doc/research-facilities">first-class facilities</a>.&nbsp;This allows us to scientifically develop new processes and products, and analyse the quality and composition of foods from the macro- to the nanoscale.</p> <p>100% of our research has either &lsquo;outstanding&rsquo; or &lsquo;very considerable&rsquo; impact, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework.</p> <h3>Our research</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/digestion-delivery-1">Digestion and delivery</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/food-colloids-soft-matter-interfaces-1">Food colloids and soft matter interfaces</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/food-safety-food-security-global-health">Food safety, food security and global health</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/functional-biopolymers-food-health-1">Functional biopolymers for food and health</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/human-nutrition-lifestyle-interventions">Human nutrition and lifestyle interventions</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/novel-food-design-processing-1">Novel food design and processing</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/nutritional-epidemiology-1">Nutritional epidemiology</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-our-research/doc/obesity-cancer-metabolic-disease-1">Obesity, cancer and metabolic disease</a></li> </ul> <p>We have project&nbsp;opportunities for postgraduate researchers, and we welcome&nbsp;new proposals that match our areas of expertise. You&rsquo;ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.</p> <h5>Why do your PhD at Leeds?</h5> <p><strong>Study in an active research environment&nbsp;</strong><br /> Studying your PhD with us means you&rsquo;ll be working in a professional research environment, using UK-leading facilities to bring your project to life &ndash; alongside active researchers who are at the forefront of their area.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>A strong network of support &nbsp;</strong><br /> The Leeds Doctoral College connects our community of researchers and can offer you the guidance, services and opportunities you&rsquo;ll need to get the most out of your PhD.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Close industry links&nbsp;</strong><br /> Our partnerships and links to companies and academic institutions give you the opportunity to network at industry talks, seminars and conferences, building connections that&#39;ll benefit your next steps after you complete your PhD.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Professional skills development &nbsp;</strong><br /> We think of the whole picture at Leeds. That&rsquo;s why we offer a range of workshops and courses that&#39;ll enhance your skillset further and transfer into your professional career.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Personal and wellbeing services&nbsp;</strong><br /> Mental health and wellbeing support are integral to who we are at Leeds and you&rsquo;ll have access to the full range of services we offer to ensure you&rsquo;re feeling your best &ndash; and reaching your potential in your studies.&nbsp;<br /> <strong>Join our global community&nbsp;</strong><br /> We welcome students, researchers, academics, partners and alumni from more than 140 countries, all over the world. This means, as a university, we&rsquo;re bringing together different cultures and perspectives which helps strengthen our research &ndash; and societal impact.</p> <h3>Useful links and further reading:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-research-degrees">Research degrees in the School of Food Science and Nutrition</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition-research-innovation">School of Food Science and Nutrition, Research&nbsp;and Innovation</a></li> </ul> <h3>Leeds Doctoral College</h3> <p>Our <a aria-label="Link Doctoral College" href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college">Doctoral College</a> supports you throughout your postgraduate research journey. It brings together all the support services and opportunities to enhance your research, development and overall experience.</p>

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• Studying Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom is a great choice, as there are 18 universities that offer PhD degrees on our portal.
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Universities in the UK are some of the most highly regarded in the world, and for good reasons. Some of the world's most highly regarded research takes place in British universities, which are regularly featured in international rankings. While studying in the UK, you will be able to develop in a highly multicultural environment with high chances of pursuing lucrative careers after graduation. The teaching in the UK is designed to encourage new idea generation, encouraging individual research and group cooperation, through class discussions and creative assignments.

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Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics

Our range of courses allow you to benefit from high-quality teaching facilities, links with industry, and teaching staff who are committed to providing relevance in their field.  

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Industry links.

As one of the largest providers of nutrition courses in the UK, we are an international centre for clinical and public health aspects of exercise and nutrition sciences. We have close links with the NHS and other relevant organisations to deliver leading-edge courses and research.

Learning Sites

At Exton Park, students benefit from modern teaching and learning amenities, including bespoke exercise physiology and clinical nutrition laboratories, as well as excellent fitness facilities, and social and catering hubs.

Research Active Staff

We have an experienced team of researchers, with an international reputation. Our research specialisms are in the areas of cardiometabolic health; clinical practice; public health nutrition and physical activity; functional foods; and hydrocolloids research, and we welcome students to apply for MPhil and PhD in these areas.

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Clinical sciences & nutrition mres | full-time, part-time exton park, chester.

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PhD opportunities

Our research spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond. We offer interdisciplinary research projects in a world-leading environment, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of food to deliver health benefits for society.

As part of the research community in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, you'll be well supported throughout your time here. We are world-renowned for the quality of our research, making Reading an excellent environment for food scientists.

Types of doctoral degree

We offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, so you can find the one that suits you and the topic you wish to study.

Part-time study

Part-time PhDs are available as well as full-time, so you can choose a mode of study that suits your circumstances.

PhD by Distance

Our PhD by Distance programme allows you to benefit from the expertise of a Reading-based supervisor, while conducting your research in a different location.

Find a PhD opportunity that aligns with your interests and career ambitions.

We want to ensure that your time spent with us is as rewarding as possible. To allow you to explore your various options, here's a list of some of our currently available PhD opportunities.

We do, however, offer many more options, so please contact us for further information. You can propose your own project that aligns with our research. Find out more about how to apply for a PhD .

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Food Business and Nutrition Science PhD

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Research in the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) focuses on exploring innovation within the food sector. We investigate product development, nutritional needs, production processes, and sustainable strategies for food waste upcycling.

As a postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation, and a deep interest in the production and processing of food. 

Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life, and academic scholarship.

LGCHT academics provide excellent supervision, covering a diverse range of exciting research topics:

• Plant-based Innovation: development of plant-based food and drink products; alternative plant-based proteins and vegan food analogues
• Sports nutrition: development of specialized sports nutrition products; nutritional supplements for athletic performance
• Nutrition for vulnerable populations: nutrition of school children, the elderly, and people with special conditions; nutrition for marginalised groups
• Multi-sensory food experiences: analysis of the multi-sensory and emotional aspects of food experiences; the role of food presentation and packaging in shaping consumer perception
• Sustainability in food systems: sustainable food supply chains and restaurants; innovations in food waste management adopting circular economy models
• Food project governance: food research and development (R&D) project risk governance; regulatory compliance and food safety standards.

See the topics doctoral students in Food Business and Nutrition Science have been researching.

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Why study Food Business and Nutrition Science with us?

What our students say…

The main factor that persuaded me to pursue a PhD at UWL was the opportunity to work with supervisors, who are both experts in their field and to be part of a university with a great reputation. My doctoral experience at the University of West London was outstanding. The university offers everything you need as a student to succeed in your studies and I received a huge amount of support. Also, the library provides a fantastic study environment.

West London Food Innovation Centre

The University of West London offers new product development and reformulation support to food and drink manufacturing start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises.

World-leading Research

The University of West London has been recognised by the Government's Research Excellence Framework (REF) for its exceptional research work.

With academic staff with extensive professional experience within a vast array of disciplines, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from:

• peer feedback and discussion
• a series of master-classes and lectures from industry figures
• support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project.

About PhD study

This course is available for you to study either on a full-time or part-time basis and you have the flexibility to switch should you need to.

A PhD is founded on independent research.  You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement.  You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

Our research record

View our  academic journal 'New Vistas'   to see the work of students and academics who are making an impact both locally and globally through their research findings.

Based in the heart of Ealing, west London, you can make use of the excellent transport links to travel to the the capital or further afield.

London is well known for its concentration of high-technology industry including many of the big names in technology and computing companies, alongside digital media, computer games, and electronic commerce.

The department of Computing Science has close connections with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.

Got a question?

If you would like guidance or more information about studying for a research degree, you can contact  Professor Alexandros Paraskevas .

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

• providing research seminars
• organising doctoral events and activities
• facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

We provide structured research training, expert supervision, and an environment where you can discuss your research with other PhD students and researchers.

We run seminars in research methods from the Graduate Centre, as well as an ongoing series of events and activities organised by Schools and Colleges. Specialist help with academic English for students for whom English is not their first language is available.

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‘Heathrow: The Journey’ , which opened on 18 April 2018, is a  free, permanent exhibition  at the University of West London’s Ealing site on St Mary’s Road. 

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The Paul Hamlyn Library provides an extensive range of books, journals and digital resources, PC and Mac workstations and a variety of study spaces. Find out more about what the  Paul Hamlyn Library has to offer .

We contribute to national and international initiatives and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. We also encourage and support you to publish and disseminate your research in academic journals and via presenting papers at conferences.

We run an annual conference for doctoral students, where you are encouraged to present a paper about your research. As well as being an opportunity to discuss your work with other students, the conference is a chance to gain valuable experience in presenting your research and participating in open discussions with academic peers.

You will also find other opportunities such as postgraduate student seminars and forums within your specific subject area.

Once you start a PhD course at UWL, you become part of our research community. You will have access to a postgraduate common room, located at our Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, where you will meet fellow researchers from other subject disciplines offering scope for collaborations or simply to discuss ideas, allowing you to be part of a vibrant research environment.

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The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

• a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for students with:

• a passion for their chosen subject.

You will also have a well thought through and persuasive proposal.

• Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

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If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

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Funding your studies

Funding for postgraduate students usually comes from one or more of a range of key sources:

• research councils
• charities and trust funds, including those funded by the UK government
• higher Education institutions
• overseas governments (international students only)
• professional and career development loans
• self-funding (including family funds).

Find out more about funding opportunities. Examples of most of these types of funding are included on the postgraduate studentships website , (with the exception of funding you may be able to obtain from your employer and self-funding).

Bursaries and scholarships

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. See our PhD scholarships , scholarships and bursaries .

For any overseas students, your first port of call should be grant-awarding bodies in your own country (eg The Ministry / Department of Education) and your local (or nearest) office of the British Council.

The British Council manage a small number of international studentship grants in some countries and should be able to tell you what other awards may be available to you - they also produce the Sources of funding for international students guide.

Supervisors

Dr amalia tsiami.

Professor Alexandros Paraskevas

Study & career progression

As a PhD Graduate you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD you will be a  self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data.

Most of our graduates do go on to careers within academia, some graduates take their research and teaching expertise into other professions, including:

• consultancies
• travel technology
• food manufacturing and catering
• destination management organisations
• public administration.

How to apply

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To apply for one of our research courses, click the green 'apply now' link shown below to complete an online application form. You will need to attach the following documentation to your online application form:

• research proposal outline (5000 words maximum)
• transcript of your highest qualification.

The research proposal outline, or statement of research interests, enables us to assess your suitability for higher degree work including:

• viability of the topic as a research study
• the most appropriate supervisor(s) to be appointed.

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Year of entry: 2024

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We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

English language

For applicants whose first language is not English, or if you have not studied recently in the UK, you must provide evidence of how you meet the English Language requirement.

We mainly accept IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall or TOEFL (iBT) 90. Each component of the English test should meet the minimum requirement of IELTS 5.5 in all components, TOEFL (iBT 22). For the  writing component , we expect you to have achieved a minimum of 6.0 (IELTS).

If your IELTS or TOEFL expires before the start of your programme, you will need to take another official English test before we can issue you with a CAS for your visa application. This is a requirement of UKVI.

For more information about English language tests see English language requirements .

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Nutrition PhD/iPhD/MD/MSc (Research)

Research on nutrition at Glasgow covers a wide range of areas including gut, food and metabolism as well as diet and chronic disease at MSc, MD and PhD level.

Research projects

Iphd self-funded projects (november-april).

Our  Integrated PhD combines an MSc and PhD project in a 1+3+1 format. You can select from the below projects and indentify your chosen MSc from the options listed on the project.

Please note that you can apply for the below PhD projects outwith the IPhD route.

Dietary Fibre Impact in Healthy Children

Supervisors : Dr Ada Garcia ,  Prof. Christine Edwards

MSc choice :  Human Nutrition [MSc(MedSci)]

Summary : The impact of dietary fibre in health and disease prevention in adults is well established but very limited evidence exists for children. Public health recommendations are to increase dietary fibre intake but this is not achieved across all age groups. This PhD will aim to 1) study health effects of different types of dietary fibre in healthy children of different ages and 2) design strategies to improve dietary fibre consumption in children.

The methodologies to be used will include a combination of in vivo feeding studies and lab related techniques. Feeding intervention in children and families will employ non-invasive tools to study health effects of fibre in childhood (e.g. dietary assessment, satiety questionnaires, markers of gut health) and/or in vitro fermentation models using faecal material to study fermentation capacity for different dietary fibres, gut microbiota composition and production of bioactive molecules such as short chain fatty acids and other markers of gut health.

Tailored Interventions to address Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

Supervisors :  Dr Ada Garcia ,  Prof. Charlotte Wright

Summary : Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) remains a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. The treatment of MAM varies between countries depending on policies and local protocols. In many countries the first treatment approach is to supply all screened children with ready to use lipid-based supplement foods, with only limited history taking, assessment or dietary counselling, although high energy lipid-based supplement foods are expensive and of limited efficacy.

This PhD programme of studies will develop preparatory work to undertake a randomised control trial that uses a tailored approach based on identifying eating and feeding behaviours that are modifiable and prone to intervention. The student will work with existing partners in one or more middle-income countries to study and compare existing treatment programmes and help develop and pilot standardised counselling approaches. The PhD programme could also include behavioural experiments or health economic elements, depending on the background of the student.

The gut, food and metabolism research section has a portfolio of research which spans the life cycle from birth to adulthood. Research projects deal with the digestion and absorption of foods and food components, interactions with gut microflora, metabolism of nutrients and non-nutrient food ingredients, impact on plasma lipids and insulin resistance in normal subjects and in adult and child patients.

The diet and chronic disease research group has pioneered new research methods in a portfolio of research which spans the full spectrum of translational research.

Research projects are often jointly supervised accross our research institutes.

Study options

• Duration:  3/4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Individual research projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators.

Integrated PhD programmes (5 years)

Our  Integrated PhD  allows you to combine masters level teaching with your chosen research direction in a 1+3+1 format. 

International students with MSc and PhD scholarships/funding do not have to apply for 2 visas or exit and re-enter the country between programmes. International and UK/EU students may apply.

Taught masters level modules are taken alongside students on our masters programmes. Our research-led teaching supports you to fine tune your research ideas and discuss these with potential PhD supervisors. You will gain a valuable introduction to academic topics, research methods, laboratory skills and the critical evaluation of research data. Your grades must meet our requirements in order to gain entry on to your pre-selected PhD research project. If not, you will have the options to pay outstanding MSc fees and complete with masters degree only.

Years 2, 3 and 4

PhD programme with research/lab work, completing an examinable piece of independent research in year 4.

Thesis write up.

MSc (Research)

• Duration : 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

• Duration : 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time (for medically-qualified graduates only)

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test
• IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:

Toefl (ibt, my best or athome).

• 79; with Reading 13; Listening 12; Speaking 18;Writing 21
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements , this includes TOEFL mybest.

Pearsons PTE Academic

• 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

Oxford English Test

• Oxford ELLT 7
• R&L: OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening: 15-17
• W&S: OIDI level no less than 6

Trinity College Tests

Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have complete their degree in that majority-English speaking country  and  within the last 6 years
• students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country  and  within the last 6 years

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

Pre-sessional courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses

Fees and funding

• UK: £4,786
• International & EU: £30,240

Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee.

Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.

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Alumni discount

We offer a 20% discount to our alumni on all Postgraduate Research and full Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes. This includes University of Glasgow graduates and those who have completed Junior Year Abroad, Exchange programme or International Summer School with us. The discount is applied at registration for students who are not in receipt of another discount or scholarship funded by the University. No additional application is required.

Possible additional fees

• Re-submission by a research student £540
• Submission for a higher degree by published work £1,355
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed £350
• Submission by staff in receipt of staff scholarship £790

Depending on the nature of the research project, some students will be expected to pay a bench fee (also known as research support costs) to cover additional costs. The exact amount will be provided in the offer letter.

The iPhD  is not supported by University of Glasgow Scholarship/Funding

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  Graduate School  provides a vibrant, supportive and stimulating environment for all our postgraduate students. We aim to provide excellent support for our postgraduates through dedicated postgraduate convenors, highly trained supervisors and pastoral support for each student.   Our overarching aim is to provide a research training environment that includes:

• provision of excellent facilities and cutting edge techniques
• training in essential research and generic skills
• excellence in supervision and mentoring
• interactive discussion groups and seminars
• an atmosphere that fosters critical cultural policy and research analysis
• synergy between research groups and areas
• extensive multidisciplinary and collaborative research
• extensive external collaborations both within and beyond the UK 
• a robust generic skills programme including opportunities in social and commercial training

How to apply

Identify potential supervisors.

All Postgraduate Research Students are allocated a supervisor who will act as the main source of academic support and research mentoring. You may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply. Please note, even if you have spoken to an academic staff member about your proposal you still need to submit an online application form.

You can find relevant academic staff members with our staff research interests search .

IPhD applicants do not need to contact a supervisor, as you will choose from a list of IPhD projects. Each project has named supervisors.

Gather your documents

Before applying please make sure you gather the following supporting documentation:

• Final or current degree transcripts including grades (and an official translation, if needed) – scanned copy in colour of the original document.
• Degree certificates (and an official translation, if needed): scanned copy in colour of the original document
• Two references on headed paper and signed by the referee. One must be academic, the other can be academic or professional [except iPhD applicants, where only one academic or professional reference is required]. References may be uploaded   as part of the application form or you may enter your referees contact details on the application form. We will then email your referee and notify you when we receive the reference.  We can also accept confidential references direct to  [email protected] , from the referee’s university or business email account.
• Research proposal, CV, samples of written work as per requirements for each subject area. iPhD applicants do not need to submit any of these as you will start your programme by choosing a masters.
• Completed  College of MVLS Postgraduate Research Cover Letter

Notes for iPhD applicants

• add 'I wish to study the MSc in (select MSc from IPhD project choices) as the masters taught component of the IPhD' in the research proposal box
• For supervisor name, please ensure you write the named supervisors from your chosen IPhD project.

Before you apply

PhD/MSc/MD: email  [email protected]

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After you have submitted your application

PhD/MSc/MD/iPhD:  contact our Admissions team

Any  references  may be submitted by email to:  [email protected]

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Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences PhD

Explore cutting-edge health science research across biomedical, nutritional, and sport science disciplines with our MPhil and PhD

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Start date(s):

• September 2024
• January 2025

Newcastle University produces world-leading research in health sciences. The School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences comprises highly skilled researchers from a range of disciplines and areas of expertise. We work together to form a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and wellbeing.

We take diverse approaches to understanding and improving health, from molecular biology to population health research. Our research often crosses disciplines and involves working with non-academic partners from industry, healthcare, and charity sectors.

Key areas of research include:

• interventions to help prevent or manage different chronic diseases
• understanding the biology underpinning health behaviours
• food and nutrition sustainability
• using computer technology to interpret biological data

Find out more about our research.

You will be based in one of our Research Institutes within the Faculty of Medical Science:

• Biosciences Institute
• Translational and Clinical Research Institute
• Population Health Sciences Institute

Important information

We've highlighted important information about your course. Please take note of any deadlines.

Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.

View our  Academic experience page , which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2024-25.

See our  terms and conditions and student complaints information , which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

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Qualifications explained.

Find out about the different qualification options for this course.

A PhD is a doctorate or doctoral award. It involves original research that should make a significant contribution to the knowledge of a specific subject. To complete the PhD you will produce a substantial piece of work (80,000 – 100,000 words) in the form of a supervised thesis. A PhD usually takes three years full time.

Find out about different types of postgraduate qualifications

Your development

Faculty of medical sciences (fms) researcher development programme .

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

• perform better as a researcher
• boost your career prospects
• broaden your impact
• Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

• techniques for effective research
• methods for better collaborative working
• essential professional standards and requirements
• Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Find out more about the FMS researcher development programme

Doctoral training and partnerships

There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a:

• Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
• Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)

Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits:

• they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics.
• you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students
• they’re often interdisciplinary
• your PhD may be funded

Find out more about doctoral training and partnerships

If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course.

The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future:

• Newcastle Liverpool Durham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
• Discovery Medicine North - MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership
• EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Molecular Sciences for Medicine (MoSMed)

Your future

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK

Check the government’s website for more information .

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2024 entry (per year).

We are unable to give an exact fee, this is why the fee is shown as a range. This fee range takes into account your research topic and resource requirements.

Your research topic is unique so it will have unique resource requirements. Resources could include specialist equipment, such as laboratory/workshop access, or technical staff.

If your research involves accessing specialist resources then you're likely to pay a higher fee. You'll discuss the exact nature of your research project with your supervisor(s). You'll find out the fee in your offer letter.

Home fees for research degree students

For 2024-25 entry, we have aligned our standard Home research fees with those set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) . The standard fee was confirmed in Spring 2024 by UKRI.

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.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here .

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We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See  our   searchable postgraduate funding page  for more information.  

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If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section .

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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100 Best universities for Nutrition and Food Science in the United Kingdom

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the United Kingdom ranked based on their research performance in Nutrition and Food Science. A graph of 3.22M citations received by 87.2K academic papers made by 109 universities in the United Kingdom was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Reading

For Nutrition and Food Science

2. University of Nottingham

3. University of Leeds

4. University of Oxford

5. University College London

6. King's College London

7. University of Bristol

8. University of Cambridge

9. Imperial College London

10. University of Manchester

11. University of Birmingham

12. Ulster University

13. University of Aberdeen

14. University of Glasgow

15. University of Surrey

16. University of Liverpool

17. University of London

18. University of Edinburgh

19. Newcastle University

20. Queen's University Belfast

21. University of Sheffield

22. University of Southampton

23. University of Strathclyde

24. Aberystwyth University

25. Royal Agricultural University

26. University of Stirling

27. University of Leicester

28. Loughborough University

29. Cranfield University

30. University of York

31. Cardiff University

32. University of Dundee

33. University of Wales

34. University of Bath

35. University of Exeter

36. University of East Anglia

37. Queen Mary University of London

38. University of Warwick

39. University of Plymouth

40. Royal Holloway, University of London

41. University of Sussex

42. Bangor University

43. Heriot-Watt University

44. Liverpool John Moores University

45. Lancaster University

46. University of St Andrews

47. Oxford Brookes University

48. Harper Adams University

49. Manchester Metropolitan University

50. University of Hull

51. Royal Veterinary College University of London

52. Swansea University

53. Cardiff Metropolitan University

54. Durham University

55. Northumbria University

56. Nottingham Trent University

57. Glasgow Caledonian University

58. University of Lincoln

59. Aston University

60. University of Greenwich

61. University of Essex

62. London South Bank University

63. Keele University

64. Wrexham Glyndwr University

65. University of Salford

66. University of Bradford

67. St George's, University of London

68. Brunel University London

69. University of Kent

70. Queen Margaret University

71. Scotland's Rural College

72. University of Huddersfield

73. University of Hertfordshire

74. University of South Wales

75. Sheffield Hallam University

76. Coventry University

77. Robert Gordon University

78. University of Westminster

79. University of the West of England

80. University of Portsmouth

81. London Metropolitan University

82. De Montfort University

83. Birkbeck, University of London

84. University of Central Lancashire

85. University of Bedfordshire

86. University of Wolverhampton

87. Leeds Beckett University

88. Abertay University

89. Bournemouth University

90. City, University of London

91. University of Brighton

92. Kingston University

93. University of Roehampton

94. University of Northampton

95. University of Chester

96. University of Sunderland

97. Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

98. Teesside University

99. Anglia Ruskin University

100. University of the West of Scotland

The best cities to study Nutrition and Food Science in the United Kingdom based on the number of universities and their ranks are Reading , Nottingham , Leeds , and Oxford .

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Phds in hospitality, tourism, events, food & nutrition, self-funded phd students only.

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Business Research Programme

Business Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

PhD Scholarship in Applied Nutrition: Sleep and the Professional Football Player. A collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University and Aston Villa Football Club.

Phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

PhD Scholarship in Applied Nutrition: Effects of a fermented drink on the gut microbiome of professional football players. A collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University and Aston Villa Football Club.

Effect of triglyceride supplementation before and during endurance exercise on metabolism and performance responses in trained athletes (ref: ssehs/ljtc), funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Designing chocolate products with enhanced health, wellbeing and technical performance using artificial intelligence

Funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Designing Technology for Personalised Nutrition

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

2025 RTP round - Testing the Synergistic Effect of Inorganic Nitrate and Exercise on Cardiovascular and Brain Health in Older Subjects

Ai-optimised fermentation for sustainable protein production from food side streams, self-funded msc r- causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees, self-funded phd- causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees, the role of nutrition and exercise in physical and cognitive function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data, the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, cognitive function, mental health, and the gut-brain axis, understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms, the use of nutritional supplements combined with exercise training to promote metabolic flexibility and cardio-metabolic health, gastrointestinal modulation using omega-3 and probiotic strategies and its effect on cardio-metabolic health in obese and non-obese populations.

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Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship

The scholarship is funded by Dr Bryant Orjiako and builds on Saïd Business School’s mission to create opportunities for African change-makers. This gift enables the establishment of a new, fully endowed MBA scholarship, open to students coming to the school from across the African continent. 

Scholarship details

Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237.

Number available

One scholarship.

Eligibility

Oxford MBA applicants who are of African nationality and ordinarily resident in an African country.

A complete MBA application must be submitted by the deadline. 

Selection criteria

• Evidence of having contributed to Africa's development, and a demonstrable intention to continue to do so after graduation.
• Academic excellence, demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, and other academic achievements. 

How to apply

No additional application is needed. We will use the details you supply in your MBA application.

6 January 2025.

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Visit our programme pages to find out more about the programme, the admissions requirements, and how to apply. You can also contact the MBA recruitment team for a discussion about your suitability for the programme. 

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