Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Rushcliffe School, full-time during the day over two years. The course is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 qualifications such as A levels. You'll study the science behind food, how nutrients work in the body, and how food choices affect health across different industries, from food manufacturing to healthcare and sport. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4.
Who this course is for
Food science and nutrition is an essential component of many industries from food manufacturing to healthcare, sport and education. If you see yourself studying nutrition or working in the food industry in the future, this course will give you a taste of what's involved. Designed to be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications such as A levels or work related courses, it will give you the chance to learn and apply your skills and knowledge to real life situations. It particularly compliments subjects such as biology, P.E. and sociology
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
What you will learn
You'll explore the science of nutrients and how the body uses them.
You'll study how diet affects health across different life stages.
You'll examine food production, safety, and quality in manufacturing contexts.
You'll apply nutritional knowledge to sport, healthcare, and education settings.
You'll analyse how food labelling and legislation shape the food industry.
You'll develop practical skills in evaluating diets and nutritional needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining theory with applied tasks that connect to real industry contexts. Assessment is through a mix of written examinations and coursework. The WJEC Diploma uses unit assessments and externally marked components. You'll build knowledge progressively across the two years, applying what you learn to case studies and practical scenarios drawn from food science and nutrition settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rushcliffe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in health or community settings.
Food technologist, working in product development or quality control.
Healthcare support worker, applying nutrition knowledge in patient care.
Sports nutrition advisor, helping athletes manage diet and performance.
Food industry quality assurance technician, monitoring standards in manufacturing.
Teaching assistant, supporting food and nutrition subjects in schools.
What you could study next
BSc Nutrition or Dietetics, a university degree that builds directly on this food science and nutrition qualification and opens routes into registered dietitian or nutritionist roles.
BSc Food Science or Food Technology, for those drawn toward the manufacturing and production side of the industry.
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition, a shorter professional qualification for those not taking the full degree route.
