Why study this course? You will gain an understanding of food science and nutrition which 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 support healthy eating initiatives. What will you study? The course is designed for people wanting to feed or inform the nation and you will learn a range of techniques and build a sound knowledge of food science. Course components Year 12: Unit 1 (Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups). Consists of one controlled assessment (internally assessed) and one externally-assessed 90-minute exam in May / June of the same academic year. Year 13: Consists of Unit 2 (Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat) And one other externally assessed optional Unit; either Unit 3: Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems OR Unit 4: Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition planning Future Pathways The subject is designed primarily to support you progressing to university and by studying this award alongside other relevant qualifications at Level 3 such as Biology, Sociology or Sport, you will gain the required knowledge to use the qualification to support entry to higher education courses such as BSc degrees in Food and Nutrition, Food Production and Agriculture, Food Advertising, Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and Food Science and Technology.
English Language or English Literature 5, Biology 6, Food (if taken) 5 OR English Language or English Literature 5, Chemistry 6, Food (if taken) 5 OR English Language or English Literature 5, Science 66, Food (if taken) 5
50% Written Examination (taking place in Year 12 and Year 13) 50% Non Exam Assessment (taking place in Year 12 and Year 13)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, HP16 0BN |
Why study this course? You will gain an understanding of food science and nutrition which 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 support healthy eating initiatives. What will you study? The course is designed for people wanting to feed or inform the nation and you will learn a range of techniques and build a sound knowledge of food science. Course components Year 12: Unit 1 (Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups). Consists of one controlled assessment (internally assessed) and one externally-assessed 90-minute exam in May / June of the same academic year. Year 13: Consists of Unit 2 (Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat) And one other externally assessed optional Unit; either Unit 3: Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems OR Unit 4: Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition planning Future Pathways The subject is designed primarily to support you progressing to university and by studying this award alongside other relevant qualifications at Level 3 such as Biology, Sociology or Sport, you will gain the required knowledge to use the qualification to support entry to higher education courses such as BSc degrees in Food and Nutrition, Food Production and Agriculture, Food Advertising, Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and Food Science and Technology.
English Language or English Literature 5, Biology 6, Food (if taken) 5 OR English Language or English Literature 5, Chemistry 6, Food (if taken) 5 OR English Language or English Literature 5, Science 66, Food (if taken) 5
50% Written Examination (taking place in Year 12 and Year 13) 50% Non Exam Assessment (taking place in Year 12 and Year 13)