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We are ranked 1st in the UK for food science by the Complete University Guide 2026
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We are ranked 2nd in the UK for food science by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
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We are ranked 2nd in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2025
*University of Surrey analysis of NSS data: % of Q1-24 answered positively for institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide table.
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Nutritional sciences at Surrey
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Why students love us
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"Choosing Surrey was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Interacting with people here and observing my supervisors during placements has helped me understand the kind of clinician – and person – I aspire to become."
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"Whilst on placement, I demonstrated my passion for the food industry and was offered a position after graduation! Being able to secure this opportunity before starting my final year was a great feeling."
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"I chose Surrey not only for its lovely campus, but because the course offers so much variety, which gives me the opportunity to discover what I would like to do with my career in nutrition."
