Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Hitchin. Classes run at The Priory School Hitchin, full-time during the day over two years. This free food science and nutrition course is designed for students entering Year 12. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Check the prospectus for any subject-specific entry requirements. The course covers the science behind food, nutrition, and health, building the knowledge needed for further study or roles in nutrition and food-related fields.
Who this course is for
Students entering Year 12
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.
What you will learn
You'll explore the science of nutrients and how the body uses them.
You'll study the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
You'll examine food safety, hygiene, and food legislation.
You'll analyse food production processes and the properties of food.
You'll investigate dietary needs across different life stages.
You'll develop skills in evaluating nutritional data and research.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical activities, and written assignments. Assessment for the WJEC Diploma combines internally assessed coursework with external examinations. Your work is assessed against the qualification's set criteria throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Priory School Hitchin 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 on product development or quality control
Public health worker, promoting healthy eating in communities
Food safety officer, inspecting food businesses for compliance
Research assistant, supporting nutrition or food science studies
What you could study next
BSc Nutrition or Dietetics, a degree that leads to registered dietitian or nutritionist roles
BSc Food Science or Food Technology, for careers in food manufacturing and product development
BSc Biomedical Science, if you want to move into health science research
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a work-focused alternative to a full degree
