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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Nutritional Sciences

University of Nottingham
Loughborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£56,400Per Year (Intl)
£5,260Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Nutritional Sciences at University of Nottingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Loughborough, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The nutritional sciences research group aims to understand and improve nutrition for both humans and animals. We study aspects relating to human health. For example, how to control the nutritional quality of food products during processing. International tuition fees are £56,400 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology
Molecular Nutrient Signalling and Gene Interactions
Food Processing and Quality Control
Animal Nutrition and Production Systems
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolic Health
Food Analysis and Authenticity Methods
Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences
Doctoral Research Project in Nutritional Sciences
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£56,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£225,600

Home Student Fee

£5,260

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Nutritional Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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