BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition at University of Surrey

Programme overview

At Surrey, we offer more than just a food science degree. Our BSc Food Science and Nutrition explores how biology and chemistry are applied to food and the processes through which food is used by the body. You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of both aspects, with skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS BD46) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that applies biology and chemistry to the physical, chemical and biochemical study of food. Nutrition is the study of the biochemical and physiological processes through which food is utilised by the body. This degree encompasses both aspects to a high level. Year 1 core modules include Principles of Nutrition and Health, Contemporary Studies in Nutrition, Food and Exercise, Cell Biology and Biological Chemistry, Personal and Professional Development Programme (pdp), Biochemistry: Building Blocks of Life, Integrating Human Physiology, Applied Skills in Nutrition, Fundamentals in Food Science, Nutrition and Microbiology: a Practical Approach.

Career pathways

Many students also use this course to apply for further study, including postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level ABB-BBB. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and one from the following - Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, or Nutrition and Food Science. BTEC DDD-DDM in Applied Science. IB Diploma 33-32. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee; placement year fee approximately 20% of UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee; placement year fees apply separately Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS BD46)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

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