PhD Nutrition and Health
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study for a PhD degree with the School of Health Professions and join a supportive community of researchers who are working to further understand the relationship between nutrition and health. You work on an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
Key highlights
- Advanced research project exploring the relationship between nutrition and health
- Supervised by a small team of academic experts
- Research directed by a dedicated Director of Studies
- Supportive community of health researchers within the School of Health Professions
- Structured personal skills development throughout the programme
- Opportunities to present research in a range of scholarly contexts
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — …for a Faculty of Health research degree which are: you'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if…
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nutrition research scientist
- University lecturer in nutrition
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Public health nutritionist
- Nutrition policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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