BSc Nutrition with placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, focusing on food science and human health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is delivered across four years of undergraduate study.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB / Required subjects: Biology and one from the following - Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, or Nutrition and Food Science. IB: 33-32 / Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. BTEC: DDD-DDM in Applied Science.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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).
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
- 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
- Food Analysis And Quality Control
- New Product Development
- Applied Dietetics
- 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
- Biological Rhythms
- Food Technology And Safety
- Food Security
- Advances In Nutrition: Precision Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
- Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise
- Professional Training Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition with placement 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 with placement at University of Surrey do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition with placement 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition with placement at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. 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).
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition with placement at University of Surrey?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.