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Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Stoke on Trent

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Stoke on Trent. Classes run at St Joseph's College Stoke on Trent, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll study food and nutrition, the science of different foodstuffs, and how they affect the body. The course also covers large-scale food manufacturing and the range of jobs available in the food sector. It's a strong route if you're considering the course at university level.

You'll need a grade C in GCSE Design and Technology: Food to be considered. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition.

Who this course is for

Design and Technology: Food Technology is designed for students interested in a career in the food industry. You will study food and nutrition, the science of different foodstuffs and how they affect the body. You will explore the ways in which food is manufactured at a large scale level and the range of different jobs available in the food sector. If you wish to go on to study food science at university then this is the course for you!

Entry requirements

C in GCSE D.T. Food

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the nutritional properties of different foods and how they affect the body.
  • You'll study the science behind food composition, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
  • You'll learn how food is manufactured and processed at a large scale.
  • You'll investigate food safety, hygiene, and quality control in the food industry.
  • You'll examine how diet and nutrition relate to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop knowledge of careers and roles available across the food sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical food science activities, and written assignments. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and written examinations set by WJEC. Your work will be assessed throughout the two years, with final exams at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Joseph's College Stoke on Trent will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant, supports dietitians and nutritionists in health or community settings.
  • Food technologist, develops and tests food products for manufacturers.
  • Quality control technician, checks food safety and standards in production.
  • Food production supervisor, oversees manufacturing processes in a food facility.
  • Health and wellbeing advisor, provides basic nutrition guidance in community roles.
  • Laboratory technician, carries out food science testing and analysis.

What you could study next

  • BSc Food Science and Nutrition, a university degree that builds directly on this Diploma and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics, for those aiming toward registered dietitian status.
  • BSc Human Nutrition, a broader degree covering public health and food policy.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition, a shorter professional qualification for those entering the industry sooner.
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