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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Food, Nutrition and Health

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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4 yearsDuration
£28,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the PhD Food, Nutrition and Health provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Department of Public Health and Sports Sciences is the central hub for public health research at the University of Exeter. We are an interdisciplinary group, with backgrounds in nutrition science, public health nutrition, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, and medicine. Food, nutrition and health research at the University of Exeter covers a diverse range of interrelated topics including: - Food and Nutrition - Food Systems & Planetary Health - Clinical nutrition - Nutritional Physiology - Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism - Bioactives and Human Health & Performan... International tuition fees are £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
Epidemiological Methods and Research Design
Food Systems
Sustainability and Planetary Health
Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Disease
Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Bioactive Compounds and Human Health
Nutrition Policy and Public Health Practice
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£114,400

Home Student Fee

£5,022

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 — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£28,500£33,000
3 years£25,000£33,000£39,500
5 years£31,000£39,000£46,500
Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%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.

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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

University of Exeter · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Food, Nutrition and Health as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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