Lessons will be both theoretical and practical. Practical sessions will involve skill development and investigational work. You will gain an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts. Questions will be posed to promote higher order thinking and response skills, for example, is any food “bad” for us? How does a food business ensure the food it produces is safe to eat? Why does obesity continue to rise despite the warnings?
TO PURSUE THE A LEVEL COURSE SUCCESSFULLY, PUPILS IDEALLY NEED A MINIMUM OF: GCSE Food and Nutrition Grade 4
Food Science and Nutrition is assessed using a combination of internal and external assessment. There is a 1 and ½ hour examination (plus 15 minutes reading time) worth a total of 90 marks taken in the summer term of Year 12. The examination is in three sections which involves short answer, extended answer and case study related questions. You will also complete controlled assessment pieces completed over several lessons to show knowledge, understanding and skills learned throughout the unit and applying these by responding to information on different topics from the course. The Food Science and Nutrition Diploma is awarded as Distinction* (equivalent to A* at A-Level,) Distinction (A,) Merit (C,) and Pass (E.) The UCAS points for the grades are as follows Distinction*56 , Distinction 48 , Merit 32, Pass 16 points.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,005 £ £46,230 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £8,745 - £22,575 |
| Address | 15 Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3BA |
Lessons will be both theoretical and practical. Practical sessions will involve skill development and investigational work. You will gain an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts. Questions will be posed to promote higher order thinking and response skills, for example, is any food “bad” for us? How does a food business ensure the food it produces is safe to eat? Why does obesity continue to rise despite the warnings?
TO PURSUE THE A LEVEL COURSE SUCCESSFULLY, PUPILS IDEALLY NEED A MINIMUM OF: GCSE Food and Nutrition Grade 4
Food Science and Nutrition is assessed using a combination of internal and external assessment. There is a 1 and ½ hour examination (plus 15 minutes reading time) worth a total of 90 marks taken in the summer term of Year 12. The examination is in three sections which involves short answer, extended answer and case study related questions. You will also complete controlled assessment pieces completed over several lessons to show knowledge, understanding and skills learned throughout the unit and applying these by responding to information on different topics from the course. The Food Science and Nutrition Diploma is awarded as Distinction* (equivalent to A* at A-Level,) Distinction (A,) Merit (C,) and Pass (E.) The UCAS points for the grades are as follows Distinction*56 , Distinction 48 , Merit 32, Pass 16 points.