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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Food Science and Nutrition
University of Surrey
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Food Science and Nutrition course at University of Surrey.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. 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. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BD46
Here's what University of Surrey says about its Food Science and Nutrition course.
Why choose this course -Study on an Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) accredited course.
-Gain industry experience through a Professional Training placement, working for an employer such as the Government, a nutrition-focused business, or a large specialised bakery, confectionary, cereal or dairy food company.
-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and our new Food and Nutrition Kitchen Lab to acquire practical experience that is greatly valued by a wide range of employers.
-Learn from lecturers who have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education, in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition.
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.
In your first year, you’ll study a broad range of topics, including food and nutritional science-focused subjects, as well as cell biology, biological chemistry, biochemistry and physiology to give you a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
In your second year, you’ll develop your understanding of what happens to the components of food during processing and storage. You'll gain an understanding of the role of food microbiology and how safe, nutritious food can be effectively produced. You’ll acquire an appreciation for the functionality of ingredients used in foods and product development, while exploring the basis of nutrition and the role this has on aetiology and prevention of illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
In your third year, you’ll have the choice to specialise further, studying topics like food chemistry to continue to evaluate the role of natural and added components in the foods we eat. You will also gain a more in-depth understanding of the technologies used to produce safe and nutritious foods as well as the importance of food security. You’ll also advance your knowledge of the role of nutrition in certain illnesses and how this contributes to their prevention.
Source: University of Surrey
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
FHMS - School of Biosciences
Location
Stag Hill | Guildford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Nutrition
• Food science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
University of Surrey reviews
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2nd year student
I am aware of the welfare services available but I haven’t myself used them so can’t comment. Academic support has been accessible and my personal tutor has guided me with this. We also have sessions every so often run by the uni for support in academic writing, cvs and placements, and I believe we ...
1 year ago
2nd year student
I generally find the campus facilities that I use to be pleasant, guest accommodation which I experienced is nice (though a water dispenser and shampoo/conditioner would be nice), the library has several floors for different study styles which I find useful, and the sports park is very multi-facete...
1 year ago
2nd year student
My course is well thought out and I feel there is a good network of staff and students which I don’t feel I previously had. Modules range from lab work to sensory science and are altogether interesting and enjoyable. My only gripes are that I find it inconvenient having a 1 or 2 hour lecture/tutoria...
1 year ago
2nd year student
In my current course, I have been guided thoroughly through, but in my previous course that I didn’t complete, I dropped out as I was unaware of tools that I could use to help me, and this was all because of a lack of communication/understanding from my previous personal tutor. The university needs ...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The Student Union offers lots of different societies and clubs that caters towards a diverse range of backgrounds and interests.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The university has a decent nightlife as itu2019s close to the shopping centre and nightclubs.rnrnThe campus life is good as thereu2019s lots more of societies that you can join such as the politics society or walking society.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Food Science and Nutrition course at University of Surrey features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
99%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
96%
high
Student voice
96%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
94%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
98%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
98%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
99%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
92%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
97%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
97%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
92%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
97%
high
Student information
The Food Science and Nutrition course at University of Surrey features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
| Spanish | D | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Surrey graduates who took Food Science and Nutrition - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
95%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Other Health Professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
5%
Engineering professionals
5%
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Surrey graduates who took Food Science and Nutrition - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Food Science and Nutrition.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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