BSc Nutrition

The BSc Nutrition course taught at the University of Surrey is a course for students who want to learn how food affects health and well-being. It helps students understand how nutrients work in the body and how diet can prevent illness. The course also teaches students how to give advice about healthy eating. This degree lasts for three years, but you can also choose a four-year option with a professional training year.

Students will learn about food science, human biology, diet, and how nutrition affects diseases. In the first year, you study basic sciences like chemistry, biology, and food systems. In later years, they learn about public health, sports nutrition, and research skills. During your placement year, students can work in hospitals, the food industry, or research labs to gain experience.

The University of Surrey uses different ways to help students learn, which include lectures, lab sessions, tutorials, and group projects. Assessment is through exams, essays, lab reports, and presentations. The university also offers support from tutors and academic advisers to help students do their best. Students in this course get access to modern labs and the university’s Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism. Students will also be part of a friendly learning community.