Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Girls' School, full-time over two years. This is a daytime course for students entering Year 12. You'll study the science behind food, nutrition, and health, building the knowledge needed for further study or work in nutrition and food-related fields. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. Some subjects have additional requirements listed in the school 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 nutrients.
You'll examine how diet affects health across different life stages.
You'll study food safety, hygiene, and the science of food processing.
You'll analyse the relationship between nutrition and disease prevention.
You'll investigate food labelling, legislation, and consumer information.
You'll develop research and analytical skills relevant to food science.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical work, and written assignments. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and external examinations set by WJEC. Your coursework will include research tasks and written reports. External exams test your knowledge of food science and nutrition across the topics covered during the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Girls' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians and health teams
Food technologist, working on product development
Food safety officer, checking standards in food businesses
Healthcare support worker, with a focus on diet and wellbeing
Research assistant in food science or public health
Public health nutritionist, advising on healthy eating
What you could study next
BSc Food Science and Nutrition (degree) - the natural next step for those wanting to work as a registered nutritionist or food scientist.
BSc Dietetics - leads to registration as a dietitian, a regulated health profession.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Technology - a shorter higher-level route into the food industry.
BTEC Higher National in Applied Sciences - broadens options across science-based careers.
