Food and Human Nutrition with Placement (Honours) Newcastle University

Overview

The  Food and Human Nutrition with Placement (Honours) programme from Newcastle University 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 work placement. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in a work environment and gain vital professional experience to help you stand out from other graduates.

The 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.

The 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. The food and human nutrition course explores the links between diet and health from the 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.

Career opportunities:

There is great demand for scientists with a knowledge of nutrition. A wide range of opportunities exist across the sector, including:

• product development or quality assurance in the food industry

• with non-commercial bodies such as the Medical Research Council or Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• in research development

• in an advisory capacity with groups concerned with the communication of health messages and food safety advice

Graduates have gone on to take up roles, such as:

• dietetic assistant

• nutritionist

• food technologist

• food buyer

• product development technologist

• sports nutritionist