BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics

at University of Surrey

Year 1

Module Title
 

• Biochemistry: The Many Molecules Of Life

• Cell Biology

• Food Science And Nutrition

• Principles Of Nutrition And Health

• Biochemistry: Building Blocks Of Life

• Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills

• Key Skills For Nutrition And Dietetics 1

• Practical Explorations In Food Science And Nutrition

• Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement A

Year 2

Module Title
 

• Food Science: Perception, Processing And Preservation

• Human Nutrition

• Key Skills For Nutrition And Dietetics 2

• Nutritional Physiology & Metabolism

• Applied Dietetics

• Applied Nutrition

• Pathology: A Metabolic Perspective

• Research Methods For Nutrition And Exercise 1

Placement Year

Module Title
 

• Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement B

• Nutrition & Dietetics: Placement C

Year 3 

Module Title
 

• Advances In Nutrition: Energy And Lipid Metabolism

• Food: Chemistry, Functionality And Health Effects

• Research Methodology For Nutrition And Exercise 2

• Sports And Exercise Nutrition

• Advances In Nutrition: Nutrients In Health And Disease

• Biological Rhythms

• Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics

• Food Security

• Food Technology And Safety

• International And Public Health Nutrition

• Research Project - Nutrition & Exercise

A-level
 

• Overall: BBB.

• Required subjects: Biology at grade B and one of Applied Science, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical Education or Geography.

• Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

• GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

• Foundation year: A-level CCC (or equivalent) to include 1 Science A-level.

• GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent).

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English:
 

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII , English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards 

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (excluding Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/U.P/Bihar/Gujrat/Punjab).

Mathematics:
 

• Standard XII, Mathematics Pass

• All India Secondary School Examination, C2

• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 6.

English language requirements:
 

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each element.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Annual Tuition Fees:
 

• UK: £9,250

• Overseas: £23,100

Additional costs

There are associated costs with this course:
 

• Safety equipment and/or uniform: £20 – equipment pack (includes laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, laboratory book, pen and padlock). You are responsible for the costs associated with maintaining/washing/replacing any equipment

• Commuting (local travel expenses): Unable to specify amount – you are required to pay upfront cost of travel and accommodation expenses incurred when on placements, these may vary depending on the location. Students starting their studies in 2022/23 will be able to apply for reimbursement of travel and dual accommodation expenses through the Learning Support Fund as a result of attending practice placements (this model may not apply for the duration of students' studies). Essential expenses incurred over and above a student’s normal daily travel costs to the University are covered. NHS bursary rules on expenses must be followed and the rates applicable are to be confirmed by the NHS Business Services Authority

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: The University will meet the cost of one DBS check, completed at the start of each new student’s programme or earlier where applicants indicate they have a conviction in their application. The DBS check is a programme requirement: it is mandatory that the DBS process in completed and the student is approved to attend before they can start placement. Applicants offered a place on the programme will be contacted to complete the online process by the deadline specified. The process is not completed until all original documentation has been approved by an appointed DBS approver. This should be completed in advance of applicants starting their programme using main branches of the Post Office, where there will be a £6 administration fee.

Grand total: £20 plus commuting and accommodation expenses.

Some of our graduates go on to work in the food industry, for major food and supermarket companies like Fresenius (based in Germany) or Wiltshire Farm Foods, while others take on roles in education and media. 

Previous students have completed their placements within the NHS, in either acute hospital settings or out in the wider community. There are also opportunities to do outreach work with charities and public health organisations on nutrition campaigns.