Human Nutrition with Professional Placement

Newcastle University

This four-year human nutrition degree focuses on developing your practical, professional and research skills so you graduate career-ready.Between your second and final year, you'll carry out a professional work placement. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in a food and nutrition work environment and gain vital professional experience to help you stand out from other graduates. Our industry-recognised qualification helps to fast-track your career, so you can apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as soon as you graduate.Our degree is informed by research, this ensures you're learning the most up-to-date and relevant theories along with the latest discoveries in the industry.Through studying one of our Nutrition and Dietetics courses you'll look at nutrition from the cellular and molecular level through to people and populations. You'll also have the opportunity to explore topics such as genetics, physiology, bioenergetics and sport and exercise nutrition, among others.

Faculty of Medical Sciences