BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with foundation year
Course overview
The BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey is for students who want to work as dietitians or nutrition experts but do not yet meet the entry requirements. The first year is a foundation year that helps students build basic science, study, and communication skills. After that, they move into the main degree. Over four years, students learn how food affects the body, how diet can prevent and treat illness, and how to help people make healthy eating choices.
The University of Surrey is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA). This means students can register to work as dietitians in the UK after finishing the course and placements. A big part of the course is the work placement. Students also get to spend time in hospitals, clinics, or community centres to gain real experience. They learn through lectures, lab sessions, workshops, and group projects. Tests include exams, coursework, lab reports, and presentations. In the last year, students also got to complete a research project on a topic they enjoy.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirement:
- The typical entry requirements for this course are 3 A-levels with grades at CCC.
- Students are expected to have some background in science subjects such as Biology or Chemistry.
English Proficiency:
- For international students, an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, is usually required.
- Equivalent qualifications, such as TOEFL or Pearson PTE, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year from the University of Surrey can work as:
- Private Dietetic Consultant
- Food and Nutrition Researcher
- Sports Nutritionist
- Health Coach
- Public Health Advisor
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey for international students is £27,000 per year for full-time study.
Admission
Applications for the University of Surrey BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year course are made through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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