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Nutrition PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 46 Nutrition PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhDs in Nutrition are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of nutrition and its impact on health.
Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into the complexities of dietary patterns, the effectiveness of nutritional interventions, and the impact of nutrition on various populations.
Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Nutrition, Dietetics, or Biology. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.
Why study a PhD in Nutrition?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
A PhD in Nutrition allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of Nutrition, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:
- Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating nutritional theories and practices to address challenges.
- Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.
Further Career Development
If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.
After completing your PhD in Nutrition, a potential career option might be employment as a Researcher. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Researcher earns an average of £33,356 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 89% of Medicine PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Medicine PhD students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Medicine PhD students in 2023:
- 75% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 66% preferred on campus learning, 12% preferred online/distance learning, and 22% preferred a blended approach.
- 19% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Subject interest
- Career progress
- Skills development
If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!
Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.
Understanding Dietary Fibre
Dietary fibre is recognised as a critical component of a healthy diet and there is strong evidence for its role in the prevention of non-communicable disorders such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as being an essential nutrient source for a functional gut microbiome. Read more
PhD studentship in Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre: Gut hormone dysregulation in anorexia of ageing: Enhancing knowledge and exploring treatment strategies.
Award Summary. This three-year award will cover tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate and an annual stipend of £19,237. This studentship is open to Home students only. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Tailored Interventions to address Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary. Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) remains a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Dietary Fibre Impact in Healthy Children
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary. The impact of dietary fibre in health and disease prevention in adults is well established but very limited evidence exists for children. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Urban biodiversity and human respiratory health
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary. As much of the world continues to be urbanised rapidly, a very high proportion of the human population encounters natural environment and biodiversity more often in urban green areas and unbuilt patches than in rural habitats. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Regulation of AMP-activated protein kinase by steroids
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is the downstream component of a protein kinase cascade activated by low energy levels [1]. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Understanding the causes and consequences of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in UK Biobank
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. UK Biobank is a uniquely large and well characterised prospective cohort study of ~500,000 adults in middle-age living in the UK. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Tailoring physical activity recommendations for individuals with multimorbidity: moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. The global rise in people living with multiple chronic diseases, known as multimorbidity, presents a growing challenge. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Personalised management of blood testing for renal function in patients with and without diabetes
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. The management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, accounts for 50% of clinical biochemistry testing. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Exploring the health benefits of e-bike use compared to traditional non-electric bike commuting
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project Background. Our previous research has demonstrated that active commuting, particularly cycling, is associated with significant health advantages, such as a reduced risk of mortality and a lower likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Advancing precision nutrition in multimorbidity: strategies for reducing excess risk mortality.
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. The global rise in people living with multiple chronic diseases, known as multimorbidity, presents a growing challenge. Read more
Supplement use and Unintentional Doping Risk in Tennis. A Behaviourally Informed Approach to Reducing the Risk of Unintentional Doping from Supplement Use in Tennis - funded PhD studentship
The Carnegie School of Sport and the International Tennis Integrity Agency are looking to recruit a talented and highly motivated individual to undertake a full-time funded PhD studentship. Read more
Sustainable Integration of Low-Carbon Production and Consumption within the Food System
As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
SO-PLANTS
We invite applications for a fully-funded 4-year PhD project (EU candidates). This cell biology PhD is part of a large project, funded by Irish Dept of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, entitled 'Sarcopenia in the Older post-menopausal woman-sustainable plant protein solutions (SO-PLANTS). Read more