UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BD46

Food Science and Nutrition

Name: Food Science and Nutrition
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University of Surrey

Guildford, England

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4 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition at University of Surrey. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why choose this course -Study on an Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) accredited course. -Gain industry experience through a Professional Training placement, working for an employer such as the Government, a nutrition-focused business, or a large specialised bakery, confectionary, cereal or dairy food company. -Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and our new Food and Nutrition Kitchen Lab to acquire practical experience that is greatly valued by a wide range of employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Food Chemistry and Biochemistry

Cell Biology and Physiology

Nutrition and Human Metabolism

Food Microbiology and Safety

Food Processing and Technology

Nutritional Assessment and Epidemiology

Food Analysis and Quality Control

Research Methods and Professional Practice

UCAS Code:BD46

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

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

International Baccalaureate

33 - 32 points

Overall: 33-32 Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Surrey

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£30,000	£33,000
3 years	£24,500	£28,000	£30,500
5 years	£25,500	£31,500	£35,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£28,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary

This course

£31,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working

25%Studying

20%Work & Study

95%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

94%

Overall

Teaching on my course

96%

Learning opportunities

96%

Assessment and feedback

86%

Academic support

93%

Organisation and management

96%

Learning resources

95%

Student voice

98%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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