Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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**Why choose this course**-Study on an Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) accredited course ranked 2nd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. We have an over 90% satisfaction score for Food Science and Nutrition in the National Student Survey 2022-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to acquire practical experience that is essential for a research career and valued ...Read more


Why choose this course

-Study on an Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) accredited course ranked 2nd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. We have an over 90% satisfaction score for Food Science and Nutrition in the National Student Survey 2022-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to acquire practical experience that is essential for a research career and valued by a wide range of employers-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work for a range of employers, including the Government, specialised bakery, confectionary, cereal and dairy food companies, as well as nutrition businesses-Learn from lecturers who’ve been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017-18 for Further and Higher Education, in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition-Join the 97 per cent of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study.


Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA.

What you will study**Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that applies biology and chemistry to the study of food. In your first year, you’ll study a broad range of topics, including food science and nutrition, 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 produced. You’ll acquire an appreciation for the functionality of ingredients used in foods, while exploring the basis of nutrition and the role this has on aetiology and prevention of key disorders, such as 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 illnesses like cardiovascular disease.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
Food Sciences
Drop-out rate
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100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Nutrition and Dietetics
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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95%
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Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Kamali
15 Nov 23

The environment here is good and the library helps a lot with the studies and makes it easier for students to focus..Read more

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Ekaterini
31 Mar 22

Great campus, good..Read more

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A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: BBBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required subjects: Biology grade B and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry grade B and one of: Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology, Home Economics or Nutrition and Food Science.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: ABBBBRequired subjects: Biology and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry and one of Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology.GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - CScottish National 5: Maths - C

Overall: BBBRequired subjects: Biology grade B and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry grade B and one of Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology.GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - CScottish National 5: Maths - C

Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.Required subjects: 15 credits each in two sciences to include Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Other subjects such as Food Technology, Home Economics, Applied Science or Environmental Studies will also be considered in combination with a core science subject.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent).

Overall: 32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in Biology and Chemistry, or HL5/SL6 in Biology/Chemistry and one of: Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, or Sports, Exercise and Health ScienceGCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.

Overall: DDM in Applied Science (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).

Overall: Pass overall with BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Required subjects: A level Biology grade B and Chemistry, or A level Biology/Chemistry grade B and one of: Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food TechnologyApplicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Popular A-level subjects

Nutrition and Dietetics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
79%
Chemistry
51%
Psychology
38%
Mathematics
31%
Food Science/Technology & Nutrition
12%
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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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26,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

26,000 per year

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