Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Leeds. Classes run at The Sixth Form at Horsforth, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the science behind food, diet, and nutrition, and how these affect health across the lifespan. You'll study topics such as food safety, nutritional analysis, and the relationship between food and disease. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths. Check the centre's prospectus for subject-specific requirements.
Who this course is for
Please view our Course Prospectus on our website to see full course details.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at a grade 5 or above including English and Maths. Please see course prospectus on our website to see subject specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll explore the biological and chemical properties of nutrients and how the body uses them.
You'll study how diet and nutrition affect health, growth, and disease prevention.
You'll learn food safety principles and how to apply them in practice.
You'll analyse the nutritional content of foods and diets.
You'll investigate the relationship between food production, processing, and nutritional quality.
You'll develop skills in evaluating dietary needs across different life stages.
You'll practise interpreting scientific data and presenting evidence-based conclusions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical work, and independent study. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework assignments. The coursework element requires you to carry out investigations and present findings in written reports. Exams test your knowledge of food science, nutrition, and their applications.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form at Horsforth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians and health teams in clinical or community settings.
Food technologist, working on product development and quality in food manufacturing.
Public health worker, promoting healthy eating in community programmes.
Healthcare support worker, applying nutrition knowledge in care environments.
Food safety officer, monitoring standards in food businesses.
Research assistant, supporting nutrition or food science studies.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics, a degree that leads to registered dietitian or nutritionist roles.
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology, for careers in food manufacturing and product development.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, building on the biological science content of this qualification.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a shorter higher-level route into laboratory or technical roles.
