BSc Nutrition with foundation year and placement
Course overview
The BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is a five-year programme. It begins with a foundation year for students who do not yet meet entry requirements. After that, students study for the BSc Nutrition degree. The programme includes a Professional Training Year (placement year) where students work in a food, health, or nutrition setting. This lets students gain real experience before they graduate.
In the degree years, students learn about how food, nutrients, and diets affect health. They study the science of nutrition, human physiology, food systems, public health, and clinical nutrition. The placement year helps students connect theory with work in hospitals, industry, or research.
In the first (foundation) year, students study core sciences such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics. They also learn academic skills, lab skills, and study techniques. This prepares them for the main degree. In years two to four, the degree modules include human nutrition, metabolism, clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, food safety, and research methods. Students may choose elective topics in areas such as sports nutrition or global nutrition. The programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). That means graduates meet the standards to become an associate nutritionist. Students will learn through lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, and group work. Assessment methods include exams, coursework, lab reports, oral presentations, and a final research project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To be accepted for the foundation route, Surrey typically asks for CCC at A-level, including a science subject.
English Proficiency:
- International students must meet English language requirements. Surrey accepts IELTS 6.5 overall, with no part less than 6.0.
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 Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
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Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
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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
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Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
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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
After graduating with a BSc in Nutrition with Foundation Year and Placement from the University of Surrey, students can work in many roles, such as:
- Nutritionist
- Clinical Dietitian
- Food Industry Researcher
- Health Promotion Educator
- Sports Nutrition Advisor
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 for international students for full-time study. During placement years, fees are about 20% of the full‐time tuition fee.
Admission
Applications for the University of Surrey BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year and Placement course are made online through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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