Undergraduate courses

At the School of Biosciences, we recruit hundreds of first-year undergraduate students into our range of successful courses. We also undertake a continuous programme of self-reflection to ensure we offer the most appropriate, up-to-date courses and modules to undergraduates.

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NSS top 5

In the National Student Survey 2026 we are ranked in the top 5* for:

Biosciences (non-specific)
Animal science
Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
Nutrition and dietetics
Microbiology and cell science
Others in veterinary sciences.

94%

Of our biosciences students are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026, HESA)

3rd in the UK

Ranked 3rd for biosciences in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027

* Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.

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Biochemistry BSc (Hons) or MSci (Hons)

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) or MSci (Hons)

Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Explore our facilities

Discover our multi-million-pound laboratories, fitted with industry-standard equipment, to prepare you for a scientific career.

Take a look around our biological sciences and food and nutrition facilities

Take a look around our sport and exercise science facilities.

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What our students say

Tej

Microbiology BSc

At the end of my first year, I had an amazing opportunity to shadow one of my professors. Being able to observe her conducting research helped me understand that I would like to become a virology researcher.

 Monique Sahnan

Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Some of our lectures are delivered by external guest lecturers, many of whom work at Surrey Research Park, which is great as we can see how the content we’re learning about is being applied in the field.