Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Washington. Classes run at St Robert of Newminster, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll study the science behind food, nutrition, and healthy eating, and explore how these apply across industries including healthcare, hospitality, food manufacturing, and sport. The course requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English at grade 4 or higher. It's designed to support progression to university, though it also opens doors to employment in food science and nutrition.
Who this course is for
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
Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English at grade 4 or higher.
What you will learn
You'll study the nutritional composition of food and how the body uses it.
You'll explore how food science applies in healthcare, including hospital nutrition and care settings.
You'll examine food production, product development, and food safety in manufacturing.
You'll learn how diet and nutrition relate to sport, fitness, and physical performance.
You'll investigate how government agencies and food businesses develop healthy eating policies and menus.
You'll develop skills in analysing and evaluating food science data and research.
How you will learn
The WJEC Diploma is assessed through a combination of written examinations and non-examination assessment (NEA). The NEA involves coursework tasks completed and marked internally, with marks submitted to WJEC. Written exams test your knowledge and understanding of food science and nutrition. Classes are delivered in the classroom at St Robert of Newminster, with daytime attendance across the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Robert of Newminster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in NHS or care settings.
Food technologist, developing products for food manufacturers.
Sports nutrition adviser, working with coaches and fitness professionals.
Menu development assistant, creating healthy menus for hotels or restaurants.
Public health support worker, helping deliver healthy eating programmes.
Food quality control assistant, monitoring standards in food production.
What you could study next
A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics. The WJEC Diploma is designed to support university entry in these subjects.
A degree in Food Technology or Food Manufacturing. Leads toward product development and food industry roles.
A degree in Sports Science or Sports Nutrition. Builds on the sport and performance elements of this qualification.
A degree in Public Health or Health Sciences. Relevant if you want to work in health policy or community nutrition.
