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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement
Newcastle University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement course at Newcastle University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB 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.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BD64
Here's what Newcastle University says about its Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement course.
Join our food and nutrition experts in exploring the links between diet and health, and searching for solutions to the food-related problems that society is facing today. You explore the application of food marketing and nutritional science to food markets, food consumers, diet, nutrition and health.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Location
Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Nutrition
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Newcastle University reviews
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1st year student
I haven't really had any experiences with the Student Union so far
1 year ago
1st year student
There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university
1 year ago
1st year student
Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities
1 year ago
1st year student
I am mostly very happy with the support provided.
1 year ago
1st year student
I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it
1 year ago
1st year student
I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle University students who took the Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
64%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
58%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
62%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
low
How well organised is your course?
55%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
38%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
59%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
89%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
89%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
94%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
72%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Newcastle University. These students are taking Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Newcastle University graduates who took Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Engineering professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.7k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nutrition with Food Marketing with Professional Placement.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Newcastle there is a strong emphasis on student employability with a vast array of opportunities for students to develop employability skills and experience. The University has an award-winning careers service and also has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
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