Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 73 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Research degrees can start anytime, except for advertised studentships or projects. You can apply up to 18 months in advance.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics
Overview
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.
Features
The four primary Nutrition and Health research areas at the University of Aberdeen respond to, and engage in, research to develop environmentally and economically sustainable approaches to food production, dietary design and formulation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Gut Health
- Metabolic Health
- Obesity and Food Choice
- Life-course and Population Health
- Nutrition
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements:
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 51,381 AUD / year (≈ 27,300 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,422 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Aberdeen, United Kingdom: 1,372–2,012 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.