BSc Food Science and Nutrition with foundation year
Course overview
The BSc Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey is a four-year degree that begins with a foundation year. The foundation year helps students build in science, maths, and study skills if they do not yet meet direct degree entry requirements. After completing the foundation year, students join the three-year honours course combining food science, nutrition, food safety, and processing.
The curriculum blends laboratory science and nutrition theory and is tied to real industry needs. Students may also benefit from a professional training placement (a full year working in industry or public health) embedded in the programme to gain hands-on experience. Surrey’s strong reputation in food, nutrition, and health makes this course especially relevant. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), ensuring alignment with industry standards. Students have access to Surrey’s award-winning food labs and the Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory for practical training.
Teaching methods include lectures, lab practicals, computer workshops, seminars, group work, case studies, and project supervision. The labs let students work hands-on with food composition, microbial analyses, nutrient assays, food stability tests, ingredient interactions and processing. They also use software tools for nutrition and food modelling. Assessment is varied, including written exams, lab reports, project reports, group presentations, data analysis tasks, and evaluation of placement performance through employer feedback and a reflective report. The final year includes a research or product development project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically need 3 A-levels with grades of CCC.
- Other acceptable qualifications include BTEC or equivalent international credentials.
English Proficiency:
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency, typically an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and no component below 5.5.
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 Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year from the University of Surrey can work as:
- Food Product Development Scientist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Food Safety Officer
- Nutrition Consultant
- Public Health Nutritionist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey for international students is £27,000 for full-time study.
Admission
Applications for the University of Surrey BSc Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year course are submitted through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can get in touch with one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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