Program Overview

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Introduction to the Nutrition BSc (Hons) Program

The University of Surrey offers a comprehensive Nutrition BSc (Hons) program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the science behind nutrition. This program focuses on the nutrients found in food, how the body uses them, and their relationship to health and disease.

Program Structure

The Nutrition BSc (Hons) program is structured to include a variety of modules that cover key aspects of nutrition, including biochemistry, cell biology, food science, human nutrition, and health. The program is available in several formats:

• BSc (Hons)
• BSc (Hons) with placement
• BSc (Hons) with foundation year
• BSc (Hons) with foundation year and placement

Course Options

The program offers various course options, including:

• BSc (Hons)
• BSc (Hons) with placement
• BSc (Hons) with foundation year
• BSc (Hons) with foundation year and placement

Each option has its own set of requirements and outcomes, allowing students to choose the path that best suits their academic and professional goals.

Key Course Information

• Typical offer: ABB-BBB for the BSc (Hons) program
• Start date: September 2026
• Full time: 3 years for the BSc (Hons) program
• UK fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas fees: ｣27,000
• Subject areas: Food science, nutrition, and dietetics; Biosciences
• UCAS code: B400 for the BSc (Hons) program

Why Choose This Course?

This program offers several benefits, including:

• Access to the ｣12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory
• Opportunities for industry experience through Professional Training placements
• Learning from lecturers awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for research excellence in food and nutrition
• Participation in the Ecotrophelia competition to develop eco-innovative food products
• Academic requirements needed to register with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) as an associate nutritionist

Statistics and Accreditation

• Ranked 1st in the UK for food science in the Complete University Guide 2026
• Ranked 2nd in the UK for food science in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
• Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN)

What You Will Study

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Biochemistry
• Cell biology
• Food science
• Human nutrition and health
• Physiology
• Contemporary issues in nutrition, food, and exercise
• Nutrition practice development
• Research methods for nutrition and exercise

Year 1 - BSc (Hons)

In the first year, students study compulsory modules, including:

• Principles of Nutrition and Health
• Contemporary Studies in Nutrition, Food, and Exercise
• Cell Biology and Biological Chemistry
• Biochemistry: Building Blocks of Life
• Integrating Human Physiology
• Applied Skills in Nutrition
• Fundamentals in Food Science, Nutrition, and Microbiology: A Practical Approach

Year 2 - BSc (Hons)

In the second year, students study compulsory modules, including:

• Human Nutrition
• Food Science: Perception, Processing, and Preservation
• Nutritional Physiology & Metabolism
• Nutrition Practice Development
• Applied Nutrition
• Pathology: A Metabolic Perspective
• Research Methods for Nutrition and Exercise 1 Optional modules include:
• Food Analysis and Quality Control
• New Product Development
• Applied Dietetics

Year 3 - BSc (Hons)

In the third year, students study compulsory modules, including:

• Advances in Nutrition: Body Weight Regulation, Diet, and Cardiometabolic Risk
• Application of Research and Professional Skills in Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences
• International and Public Health Nutrition Optional modules include:
• Food: Chemistry, Functionality, and Health Effects
• Sports and Exercise Nutrition
• Biological Rhythms
• Food Technology and Safety
• Food Security
• Advances in Nutrition: Precision Nutrition
• Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Professional Training Year (PTY)

The Professional Training Year module supports students' development of personal and professional attitudes and abilities appropriate to a Professional Training placement.

Teaching and Learning

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Group work
• Laboratory work
• Lectures
• Online learning
• Role play
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Case study assignments
• Scientific communications
• Examinations
• Practical write-ups
• Presentations

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nutrition BSc (Hons) program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Nutritionist
• Health educator
• Process technologist
• Product developer

Facilities

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the ｣12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and the Food and Nutrition Kitchen Lab.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the BSc (Hons) program is ABB-BBB, with required subjects including Biology and one from Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, or Nutrition and Food Science.

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fees for the 2026 academic year are to be confirmed for UK students and ｣27,000 for overseas students. Professional training placement year fees are approximately 20% of the full-time UK fees.

Placements and Study Abroad

The program offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, with thousands of placement providers to choose from, most of which offer pay. Students can also participate in study exchanges, work/research placements, summer programs, and recent graduate internships worldwide.