Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences

Newcastle University produces world-leading research in health sciences. The School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences comprises highly skilled researchers from a range of disciplines and areas of expertise. We work together to form a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and wellbeing.

We take diverse approaches to understanding and improving health, from molecular biology to population health research. Our research often crosses disciplines and involves working with non-academic partners from industry, healthcare, and charity sectors.

Key areas of research include:

interventions to help prevent or manage different chronic diseases
understanding the biology underpinning health behaviours
food and nutrition sustainability
using computer technology to interpret biological data
Find out more about our research.

You will be based in one of our Research Institutes within the Faculty of Medical Science:

Biosciences Institute
Translational and Clinical Research Institute
Population Health Sciences Institute