BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Enroll in a course accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Build practical industry experience through our Professional Training program, working with diverse employers such as government agencies, specialized bakeries, confectionery producers, cereal and dairy manufacturers, and nutrition companies. Be taught by faculty honored with the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2017-18 for Further and Higher Education, recognizing their outstanding research in food and nutrition. Food science combines biology and chemistry to examine food comprehensively. Your first year covers foundational topics in food science and nutrition, establishing a strong base for advanced study. The second year deepens your knowledge of food component changes during processing and storage, while exploring food microbiology and safe food production. You'll examine ingredient functionality and study nutrition's impact on preventing major health conditions like cancer.

Third-year studies offer specialization opportunities, including food chemistry to analyze natural and artificial food components. You'll explore advanced food production technologies, food safety, and global food security challenges. The curriculum also expands your understanding of nutrition's role in combating diseases such as cardiovascular disorders.