Course Description

Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition offers an exciting opportunity to find out more about food science and nutrition while also developing and increasing your food practical skills. A love of food and cooking is required as there is a large practical element to the course which links to the learning themes of nutrition, health and food safety.

Contact:	Mrs K Coggins	Exam Board:	EDUQAS
QAN:	60145523	Subject Code:	Fd

The Course at A Level

Year 1

Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. This unit will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on–going practical sessions, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.

Year 2

Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat. This unit will allow you to develop your understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene; essential knowledge for anyone involved in food production in the home or wishing to work in the food industry. Again, practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is hands on.

Unit 3: is either Experimenting to Solve Food Production Issues or Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition. These units offer the opportunity to study subjects of particular interest and build on previous learning and experiences.

Entry Requirements

It is helpful if you have studied GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition but not vital if you are passionate about food, health and science!

Possible Subject Combinations 

Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Sport, Design and Technology, Fashion and Textiles Design

What do the students say? 

I have really enjoyed studying food at GCSE and I am excited to have the chance to take this subject at a higher level.

Where can Food Science & Nutrition take me?

An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers in all settings and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. In combination with A levels in sciences, sociology or maths this course can allow entry to university courses such as BSc in food science, nutrition or public health.

Assessment