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Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Hartlepool for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

You'll study the science of nutrients and how they affect the body, food hygiene and safety, and practical food production skills. The course covers nutritional needs across life stages, food safety hazards, and contemporary issues in food and nutrition. You'll complete coursework and sit written exams. You need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language, maths and science, to join.

You'll finish with a WJEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition.

Who this course is for

Love food? This course is perfect for you!

You’ll explore how food is made, discover the science behind nutrition and its impact on health, and develop practical skills for preparing and analysing food. It’s a mix of hands-on activities, practical lessons and academic learning, so you’ll gain real-world experience while building a strong foundation for the future.

This qualification is ideal if you’re planning to go to university and pursue careers in dietetics, nutrition, food technology, health sciences and more. If you’re passionate about food and want to make a difference in people’s health and well-being, this is the course for you!

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English language, maths and science.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the properties of nutrients and how they interact with the human body.
  • You'll study nutritional needs at different life stages and plan nutritional programmes.
  • You'll develop practical skills in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • You'll learn about food hygiene, food safety hazards, micro-organisms, and food intolerances.
  • You'll investigate how food properties change during production and solve practical problems.
  • You'll research current issues in food science and nutrition.

How you will learn

The course combines practical lessons with academic study in the classroom. Assessment is through two pieces of coursework and two written examinations. Each written exam lasts one hour and thirty minutes. Coursework units involve planning and carrying out practical food production tasks and independent research. You'll also choose one optional unit, assessed through non-examination coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutritionist, advises individuals and groups on diet and health.
  • Dietitian, works in healthcare settings to support patients with nutrition needs.
  • Food technologist, develops and tests food products for manufacturers.
  • Public health nutritionist, promotes healthy eating across communities.
  • Food safety officer, inspects food businesses to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator, supports nutrition and lifestyle programmes in workplaces or schools.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nutrition or Dietetics, a degree that leads to registered practitioner status in nutrition or dietetics.
  • BSc Food Science or Food Technology, for those interested in the production and development side of food.
  • BSc Public Health, broadening into wider health promotion and policy.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences, a vocational higher education route into food or health science careers.
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