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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B4D6

Human Nutrition with Professional Placement

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with Professional Placement at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This professionally accredited degree provides a unique opportunity to study the impact of nutrition on health and disease, from the cell and molecular level through to people and populations. A placement year working in the commercial sector enables you to apply your learning in a practical setting and develop highly valuable skills for the graduate job market. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Nutrition Fundamentals and Biochemistry
Physiology and Metabolism
Nutrition Assessment and Analysis
Micronutrients and Health
Nutritional Management of Disease
Food Science and Safety
Professional Placement Year
Nutrition Research Methods and Project
UCAS Code:B4D6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

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 Biology. GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at A/AS Level.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£28,000£29,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£31,000
5 years£29,000£36,000£44,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Human Nutrition with Professional Placement as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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