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Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Chester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition in Chester. Classes run at The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School. You'll need a Grade 5 in English or Science to join. The course runs full-time over one year, covering the science behind food, how nutrients affect the body, and how this knowledge applies across industries from healthcare to product development. A food science and nutrition qualification at this level earns UCAS points, so it can support a university application.

Who this course is for

WHY STUDY FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION? An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles such as nutritionists, care providers such as hospitals, fitness instructors, hospitality and catering, product development and promotion. This qualification has been designed to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study or training or be used to provide experience for employment. This qualification has been approved for UCAS points equivalent to those gained from A levels. YOU WILL STUDY: Food preparation skills and techniques Nutritional needs of specific groups Food hygiene and safety Food science and experimentation Issues in food science and nutrition Project based research, development and presentation.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in English or Grade 5 in Science. Please see the 6th Form page on the school website for entry requirements for all courses offered.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science of food, including its composition and how it changes during preparation and processing.
  • You'll study how nutrients function in the body and the role of diet in health.
  • You'll examine dietary needs across different life stages and circumstances.
  • You'll investigate food safety, labelling, and regulation.
  • You'll look at how food science applies in product development and promotion.
  • You'll consider the role of nutrition in healthcare and fitness settings.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting with daytime sessions across the full academic year. Assessment is set by WJEC and typically combines written examinations with coursework or controlled assessment tasks. The balance of assessment components is confirmed in the WJEC specification for this Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutritionist (with further study): supports clients with diet and health planning.
  • Hospitality and catering professional: applies food science knowledge in food service.
  • Fitness instructor: uses nutrition knowledge alongside exercise programming.
  • Healthcare support worker: assists care teams with patient dietary needs.
  • Food product developer: works on creating and improving food products.
  • Food technologist: tests and analyses food in production or laboratory settings.

What you could study next

A level 3 food science and nutrition qualification earns UCAS points, making it a strong foundation for a university degree. You could go on to study a BSc in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, or a related health science. For those interested in clinical dietetics, a degree registered with the British Dietetic Association is the next step. A foundation degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Technology or Nutrition is another option if you prefer a more vocational route into the food industry.

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