Course Summary

This professionally accredited degree explores the psychological factors that can impact on our perception of nutrition, as well as the link between diet and health. In Psychology, you will explore why humans and animals think and behave as they do, with topics including social and developmental psychology and eating and weight disorders. In Nutrition, you study a range of topics relating to human nutrition and health, such as nutrition and food science and biochemistry for biologists.

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C8B4

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including at least one subject with a substantial science or mathematics component from Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Statistics. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology if accompanied by Chemistry at AS Level. General Studies not accepted. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B or 6) are required.

including two science subjects. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Advanced Higher Biology and/or another science subject normally required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

including 15 credits in biological sciences. Chemistry and mathematics or quantitative methods units are desirable.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher Level are preferred. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. A science-related subject with substantial biology and mathematics units. Applicants are considered on an individual basis.

normally including Biology, Mathematics and another science subject.

including at least one subject with a substantial science or mathematics component from Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B or 6) are required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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