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Published: 11 March 2025

What can you do with a masters in Nutritional Medicine?

Find out what you could do with a Nutritional Medicine MSc from Surrey, and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured over the past few years.

Careers with a masters in Nutritional Medicine

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 dietician
Consultant
GP/Doctor
Pharmacist
Researcher
Science writer.

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.

Since starting my PhD, I’ve launched my own online education hub for students, as well as fitness, nutrition and medical professionals looking for impartial evidence-based knowledge, current evidence and application. Alan, Nutritional Medicine MSc

Alan Flanagan, MSc Nutritional Medicine graduate

Be confident in our exceptional outcomes

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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 Nutritional Medicine graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:

Danone Nutricia
Hooke London
Maya Health Institute
Office of Health Economics
Procter & Gamble
The Blackwell Clinic
The NHS
Visions4Health.

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 Nutritional Medicine MSc has been running for over 25 years and is the only evidence-based nutritional masters in Europe, designed specifically for those with a role in nutrition health and practice. As a graduate, you’ll benefit from our excellent reputation and connections in this field.

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.

I’m grateful to the University of Surrey for funding my research project and for the continuous support and supervision received by Dr Sarah Bath and Professor Margaret Rayman. Four months following publication I've already received a job opportunity as a Research Assistant on breast cancer epidemiological research at the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre. Andrea, Nutritional Medicine MSc

Enhance your employability at Surrey

From our extensive business networks to entrepreneurship opportunities, discover how a masters at Surrey can boost your employability.

Business networks

Our 2,300+ business partners range from the entrepreneur to the multinational corporate, plus charities, government organisations and partner universities worldwide.  

Our in-house employment agency, Unitemps

Unitemps is the University's in-house job agency and can help you find temporary work across campus and in local Guildford businesses. With an office on campus, you'll be able to work alongside your studies.

Lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder

Our digital hub where you can find everything from careers appointments and event bookings, to job listings, placements and interactive development tools.

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Professional skills award

Focus on developing the skills you need to stand out in the jobs market. You will have the chance to enjoy new experiences, reflect on your personal development and add to your CV.

Global Graduate Award for Entrepreneurship

Supercharge your entrepreneurial skills and global perspectives by working in multidisciplinary teams to solve local and global challenges through entrepreneurial thinking.

SurreyConnects

This is the ‘LinkedIn’ of the University of Surrey where you can connect with Surrey staff, students and alumni. It's a place where students and recent graduates can contact each other for mentoring, networking and gaining some invaluable career advice.