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University of Exeter: Food, Nutrition and Health

Institution University of Exeter View institution profile
Department Public Health and Sport Sciences
Web https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate
Study type Research

Summary

The Department of Public Health and Sports Sciences is the central hub for public health research at the University of Exeter. We are an interdisciplinary group, with backgrounds in nutrition science, public health nutrition, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, and medicine.

Food, nutrition and health research at the University of Exeter covers a diverse range of interrelated topics including:

  • Food and Nutrition

  • Food Systems & Planetary Health

  • Clinical nutrition

  • Nutritional Physiology

  • Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism

  • Bioactives and Human Health & Performance

  • Children’s Health & Exercise Research Centre (CHERC)

Our interdisciplinary research is underpinned by our current expertise in nutrition science, human nutrition and dietetics, sustainable nutrition and planetary health, nutrition physiology, and sports nutrition, as well as cutting-edge facilities and techniques. This allows us to offer projects ranging from "bench to bedside" to community and policy.

Be part of the Exeter Food Network: An integrated interdisciplinary group of >165 scientists from Nutrition, Physiology, Public Health, Sport Science, Biosciences, Medical Sciences, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Economy.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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University of Exeter

A Russell Group university offering outstanding career prospects  

At the University of Exeter, we provide study opportunities in beautiful and historic surroundings in South West England. Studying with us will give you the opportunity to become an expert in your field, develop valuable skills and help you build the foundations for your career. 

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities, ranked in the country’s top 15 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. We are proud to produce ambitious alumni who progress to successful global careers …

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