Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Boys' School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study the science behind food, how nutrients work in the body, and the role of diet in health. The course is delivered through the Hitchin Sixth Form Consortium, which brings together three local schools. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. Most subjects have additional entry requirements, detailed in the Consortium prospectus.
Who this course is for
Students entering Year 12
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.
What you will learn
You'll explore the chemical and biological properties of food and how they affect nutrition.
You'll study how the body digests and uses nutrients from different food groups.
You'll examine the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
You'll analyse food labelling, safety standards, and food legislation.
You'll investigate food production methods and their nutritional impact.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through scientific investigation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Hitchin Boys' School. Assessment is set by WJEC and includes a combination of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks. Your teachers will guide you through both the theoretical content and any practical or investigative work required by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Boys' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant: support dietitians and nutritionists in health settings.
Food technologist: work on product development in food manufacturing.
Public health support worker: promote healthy eating in community programmes.
Food safety officer: inspect food businesses for compliance.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical teams with patient nutrition.
Research assistant: support nutrition or food science research projects.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Nutritional Science: a degree that builds directly on this qualification and opens routes to becoming a registered nutritionist.
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology: for those interested in the production and safety side of the food industry.
BSc (Hons) Dietetics: leads to registration as a dietitian, a regulated health profession.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science: a shorter higher-education route if a full degree isn't the right next step.
