Food Science & Nutrition (AAQ)

This Food Science and Nutrition course is ideal for students interested in the science behind food and its impact on health and well-being. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, covering areas such as food safety, nutrition, food production, and the relationship between diet and health. Students will explore real-world issues like food sustainability and dietary needs, while developing skills in research, analysis, and food preparation.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

▶ Understanding how food affects health?

▶ Scientific exploration?

▶ Healthy lifestyles?

▶ Food innovation?

50% coursework and 50% exams.

Students will need to meet the entry requirements of their chosen pathway:

Pathway 1: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (including English Language and Maths) for an A-level study programme

Pathway 2: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (aiming for a 5 in English Language and Maths) to study two A-level subjects and one Level 3 Diploma/AAQ

Pathway 3: Five or more GCSE grades 4-9 (resitting English Language or Maths if needed) to study one A-level and two Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs or three Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs

Additional entry requirements for this course:

Level 2 Pass in Food & Hospitality at GCSE (if taken).

This course can lead to a wide variety of careers across the food, health, and education sectors, including roles such as dietitian, nutritionist, food scientist, food technologist, product manager, environmental health officer, supermarket food buyer, and scientist for the Food Standards Agency.