Human Nutrition

The modern world needs graduates who can accurately represent, explain and further develop nutritional science. on our msc human nutrition course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of current issues in the field of human nutrition.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the university. our graduates have lifetime access to surrey pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools. this course is accredited by the association for nutrition (afn). this means you’ll be eligible to apply for direct entry into the uk voluntary register of nutritionists to work as an associate nutritionist (anutr) on successful completion of your studies. once you’ve gained three years of post-degree professional experience, you’ll be eligible to apply for registered nutritionist status (rnutr). anutr and rnutr nutritionists are the only evidence-based nutritionists recognised by public health england and the department of health. 100% of our biosciences and medicine graduates go on to employment or further study (graduate outcomes survey 2020, hesa). our alumni take on roles as nutritionists and healthcare assistants, working for nhs trusts, food production companies, government departments, nutrition organisations, sports clubs and start-ups. the skills you’ll gain are also highly relevant in other fields, including consultancy and pharmaceuticals. many of our graduates go on to complete a phd, investigating an area of personal interest.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Surrey has partnerships with the following companies: