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
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

For biosciences in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027

Top 5 in the UK**

2nd for food science
3rd for nutrition and dietetics
4th for food science

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

** The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, Daily Mail University Guide 2027 and Complete University Guide 2027 respectively.

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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)

Medical Sciences (Gateway to Graduate Medicine) BSc (Hons)

Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)

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What our students say

Rita Marques Bento

Biochemistry MSci

I love the state-of-the-art Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory. There’s a good ratio of lab technicians to students, and they’re always open to questions and willing to explain and help."

Rutian

Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)

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.