BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics is an undergraduate degree focused on human nutrition, clinical dietetics, and the biochemical and physiological processes underpinning health and disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Communication & Writing. The programme incorporates practical clinical healthcare placements across multiple years. The first year covers foundational concepts through Principles Of Nutrition And Health, Cell Biology And Biological Chemistry, Integrating Human Physiology, and Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement A. The second year progresses to Human Nutrition, Nutritional Physiology & Metabolism, Applied Nutrition, and Research Methods For Nutrition And Exercise 1. The third year consists of professional training through Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement B and Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement C in clinical healthcare settings. The final year includes advanced study in International And Public Health Nutrition, Advances In Nutrition: Body Weight Regulation, Diet And Cardiometabolic Risk, and Application Of Research And Professional Skills In Nutrition, Food And Exercise Sciences, alongside options such as Sports And Exercise Nutrition and Food Technology And Safety, culminating in the Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB / Required subjects: Biology and one of applied science, chemistry, maths, further maths, physics, psychology, nutrition and food science, physical education or geography. IB: 33 / Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject. BTEC: DDD / Required subject: Applied Science.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian.
- Accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) as delivering the approved pre-registration curriculum framework. Provides eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a dietitian.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement A
- Human Nutrition
- Food Science: Perception, Processing And Preservation
- Nutritional Physiology & Metabolism
- Nutrition Practice Development
- Applied Nutrition
- Research Methods For Nutrition And Exercise 1
- Applied Dietetics
- Pathology: A Metabolic Perspective
- Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement B
- Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement C
- Advances In Nutrition: Body Weight Regulation, Diet And Cardiometabolic Risk
- Application Of Research And Professional Skills In Nutrition, Food And Exercise Sciences
- Food: Chemistry, Functionality And Health Effects
- Sports And Exercise Nutrition
- International And Public Health Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
- Biological Rhythms
- Food Technology And Safety
- Food Security
- Advances In Nutrition: Precision Nutrition
- Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £35,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian. Accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) as delivering the approved pre-registration curriculum framework. Provides eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a dietitian.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Surrey?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.