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Free Level 3 Nutrition Course in Shefford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Shefford. Classes run at Samuel Whitbread Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This food science and nutrition qualification covers the science behind food, how the body uses nutrients, and how diet affects health across different settings. You'll explore how food knowledge applies in healthcare, sport, hospitality, food manufacturing, and public health policy. Entry requires a Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature and Language, a Grade 4 in GCSE Sciences, and a Grade 5 in GCSE Food if you took it.

Who this course is for

An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that that support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates.

Entry requirements

APS 4.0. Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature and Language. Grade 4 in GCSE Sciences. Grade 5 in GCSE Food (if taken).

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science of nutrients and how the body digests and uses them.
  • You'll explore how diet and nutrition affect health across different life stages.
  • You'll examine food safety, food production, and how food is processed.
  • You'll learn how nutritional knowledge is applied in healthcare and clinical settings.
  • You'll investigate how sports and exercise science connects to diet and performance.
  • You'll analyse how food policy and healthy eating initiatives are developed.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating dietary data and nutritional information.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based lessons at Samuel Whitbread Academy. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks set by WJEC. Your work will be marked against the WJEC specification for the Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition. The centre will give you full details of assessment dates and submission requirements when you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Samuel Whitbread Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutritionist assistant, supporting dietitians in healthcare or community settings.
  • Food technologist, developing products for food manufacturers.
  • Sports nutrition advisor, working with athletes or fitness clients.
  • Hospital catering or dietary support worker, applying nutrition knowledge in care.
  • Public health support worker, helping to develop healthy eating programmes.
  • Food quality or compliance officer, working in food production environments.
  • Hospitality menu developer, creating nutritionally balanced menus for hotels or restaurants.

What you could study next

A Level 3 food science and nutrition qualification can lead into higher study. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or Sports Science at university. A degree in Dietetics leads toward registration as a dietitian. You might also consider a BSc in Public Health Nutrition or Food Technology depending on the direction you want to take your career.

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