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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Newcastle UniversityThis unique degree blends the science of human nutrition with the business of food marketing, giving you the best of both worlds. If you’re curious about how food affects health but also want to understand consumer behaviour, product innovation, and the global food industry, this program is designed with you in mind.
Curriculum structure
Year 1
Your first year is all about getting the basics right. You’ll dive into modules like Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Human Physiology and Practical Skills, and Introduction to Food and Nutrition. These give you a strong grounding in how the body works, what makes up a healthy diet, and how consumer decisions shape the food industry. You’ll also start exploring big-picture ideas like Sustainable & Secure Food Systems, which is especially relevant in today’s world.
Year 2
In second year, you start connecting the science and the business side. You’ll study Nutrition Through the Lifecycle and Macro- and Micronutrients to understand how diet needs change across different ages and lifestyles. At the same time, you’ll take Marketing Strategy and New Food Product Development, learning how to design and promote foods that people actually want and need. Modules like Global Food Policy tie it all together, showing how nutrition and marketing decisions can impact communities worldwide.
Year 3 (Placement Year)
This is where you step out of the classroom and into the real world. You’ll spend a year working in the industry — maybe with a food company, a public health organisation, or even overseas. It’s your chance to put everything you’ve learned into practice, build professional contacts, and gain a real advantage in the job market.
Year 4
Your final year is about becoming a specialist. Modules like Personalised Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health, and Data & Marketing Analytics take your knowledge to the next level. You’ll also complete a major Research Project and can choose options like Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition or Allergens and the Food Industry, depending on where you see your career heading.
Focus areas
Nutrition science, consumer behaviour, food systems sustainability, marketing strategy, public health, product innovation, and analytics.
Learning outcomes
You’ll graduate knowing how to analyse diets and nutritional needs, develop and market food products, communicate health messages effectively, and use data to make informed decisions — all with a strong focus on ethics and sustainability.
Professional alignment (accreditation)
The program is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, meaning you can apply to join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists straight after graduation — a key step if you want to become a professional nutritionist.
Reputation (employability rankings)
Newcastle University is part of the Russell Group and has an excellent reputation for research and teaching. Nutrition graduates are in high demand, and with your mix of science and business skills, you’ll stand out in careers across nutrition, food marketing, product development, and public health.
What makes this degree stand out is how much you get to do, not just study. From day one, you’ll be in modern facilities designed specifically for nutrition and food marketing students. You’ll spend time in professional labs, work on real projects, and eventually head out on a full placement year where you’ll put your skills to the test in the real world. By the time you graduate, you’ll have plenty of stories and experiences to share with future employers.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Placement year (Year 3): You’ll spend 9–12 months working in industry, either in the UK or abroad. Students have worked with food companies, public health bodies, and marketing teams — it’s the perfect way to build your CV before you even graduate.
Specialist training suite: You’ll learn in a dedicated nutrition suite with a food-handling laboratory, consultation rooms, and sensory analysis booths. That means hands-on experience with preparing, testing, and evaluating food, as well as practicing client-style consultations.
Practical classes in biomedical labs: Beyond the food side, you’ll also run real experiments in Newcastle’s biomedical science laboratories — like analysing dietary intake, testing nutrients, or assessing health markers.
Final-year research project: This is your chance to dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about. You’ll design the study, collect and analyse data, and present your findings just like a professional researcher.
Conference opportunities: You’ll even have the chance to attend a national food and nutrition conference, connecting you with experts and keeping you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
Personal support: From peer mentors in your first year to a dedicated personal tutor throughout, you’ll always have guidance as you learn how to apply your skills in real-world contexts.
This degree sets you up for a career where science meets business. Many of our graduates go into roles like nutritionist, food product developer, marketing manager in the food industry, or policy officer shaping health and food standards. Thanks to the placement year and the professional accreditation, you’ll finish your degree with both strong knowledge and practical experience employers look for.
Here’s what that means for you in real terms:
Career support you can count on: Newcastle’s award-winning Careers Service helps you find placements, polish your CV, and practice interviews. You’ll also meet employers through career fairs and networking events linked directly to food, health, and consumer industries.
Professional recognition: The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, so you can apply straight onto the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists when you graduate — a big boost if you want to work in nutrition or public health.
Graduate outcomes and salaries: National stats show Newcastle graduates are doing well, with typical earnings around £29,900 within five years of finishing their degree.
Industry connections: The programme is shaped by research-active academics and employer input, so what you’re learning is closely aligned with the latest industry needs.
Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to study further, you could move into a specialised master’s such as Nutrition, Public Health, or Food Marketing. Many students also choose to go into research through MRes or PhD programmes, especially if they’re interested in policy, epidemiology, or advancing nutritional science
A level : 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. We will also accept a BTEC in Applied Human Biology to be within the first group to substitute for the BiologyGCSE : GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (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.Indian boards : 75 - 85% in Class 12 (requirements might varies since there is no information on official website)American : GPA of at least 3.2 with relevant AP subjects like Biology & Chemistry (requirements might varies since there is no information on official website)IELTS : Overall 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.TOEFL : 79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)Registered NutritionistFood Product Development SpecialistMarketing and Brand Manager Policy or Regulatory Affairs OfficerSports and Exercise Nutrition AdvisorFood Technology or Quality Manager 
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