What can you do with a masters in Human Nutrition?
Find out what you could do with a Human Nutrition MSc from Surrey, and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured over the past few years.
Careers with a masters in Human Nutrition
Becoming a registered nutritionist
Our course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), which means that once you have achieved your degree you’re eligible to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists to work as an associate nutritionist (ANutr). Once you’ve gained three years of post-degree professional experience, you’ll be eligible to apply for registered nutritionist status (RNutr).
ANutr and RNutr nutritionists are the only evidence-based nutritionists recognised by NHS England, research and academia, the food industry, professional and elite sport, and most charities and non-government organisations in the UK and overseas.
Find out more about nutrition career profiles on the AfN website.
Other career pathways
Some of our graduates have started or continued careers such as:
- Clinical dietitian
- Consultant
- Health adviser
- Nutrition coach
- Product consultant
- Product manager
- Public health manager
- Science officer
- Science teacher
- Wellbeing officer.
Many have pursued further education by studying for a PhD and joining academia in teaching or researcher roles.
A number of graduates have also founded and run their own nutrition company.
Be confident in our exceptional outcomes
We have a proven track record in developing and equipping highly employable graduates. 100% of our biosciences masters graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).
Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path.
Who do our graduates work for?
Our Human Nutrition graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:
- Action Against Hunger
- Atlantis Health
- Bidfood UK
- Biomel Gut Health
- Bupa
- CIRFOOD
- Holland & Barrett
- Oviva Group
- Raisio
- SM Health
- The NHS
- Voy
- Women’s College Hospital (Canada)
- ZOE.
Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market
Surrey is home to outstanding academic minds, many of whom are active researchers or have years of industry experience, keeping our courses job-relevant to give you a clear advantage.
Our Human Nutrition MSc is research-led and provides the latest insights in the field. You'll have the chance to join one of our research groups where you'll participate in discussions about research topics, findings and publications, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world. With additional opportunities to network, attend talks by external speakers, and join workshops and seminars, you will be well prepared for pursuing a career when you graduate.
You’ll also have the option to take our Professional Skills Award to enhance your employability so that you can stand out in the employer selection process for internships, placements and graduate-level jobs.
We offer a range of one-to-one and group mentoring opportunities for our students.
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