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

Enroll in a course accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Acquire hands-on industry experience through our Professional Training program, where you'll have opportunities to work with diverse employers such as government agencies, specialized bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, cereal and dairy producers, as well as nutrition-focused companies. Benefit from instruction 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 is an interdisciplinary field combining biology and chemistry to examine food. Your first year will cover a wide array of subjects, including food science and nutrition, establishing a strong base for your degree. During your second year, you'll deepen your knowledge of how food components change during processing and storage. You'll learn about food microbiology and the production of safe, nutritious food. Explore ingredient functionality while studying nutrition's impact on preventing major health conditions like cancer.

In your final year, you can choose to specialize further by studying areas such as food chemistry to analyze natural and added food components. You'll also examine food production technologies that ensure safety and nutrition, along with the significance of food security. Additionally, you'll expand your understanding of nutrition's role in combating diseases such as cardiovascular disorders.