Study Nutrition and Health PhD at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Nutrition and Health PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Basic, policy and industry informed research on the impact of human nutrition on cells, tissues, whole body and population health. The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen conducts world class research on the relationship between diet & health, playing a major role in the UK research capability in nutrition and human health and through the years has also made a significant impact on animal health and nutrition. Among the many strengths of the Rowett Institute are its state of the art facilities including a human nutrition unit, core facilities for metabolite, DNA and protein analysis and suites of modern purpose designed research laboratories.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Foresterhill Campus

Foresterhill,

Aberdeen,

AB25 2ZD, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Foresterhill Campus

Foresterhill,

Aberdeen,

AB25 2ZD, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typically but not always depending on other experience, CHERI PhD candidates would have an Honours degree in medicine, psychology, sociology, health services research, education or similar, and a taught Masters in a topic such as research methods. However, if your background is different to this, please contact us to discuss your ideas and what you can contribute to CHERI.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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