Samuel Ward Academy

Food Science and Nutrition

This Food Science and Nutrition course is ideal for students interested in the science behind food and its impact on health and wellbeing.

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, covering areas such as food safety, nutrition, food production, and the relationship between diet and health. Students will explore real-world issues like food sustainability and dietary needs, while developing skills in research, analysis and food preparation.

Leading to futures in:

This course can lead to a wide variety of careers across the food, health and education sectors, including roles such as dietitian, nutritionist, food scientist, food technologist, product manager, environmental health officer, supermarket food buyer and scientist for the Food Standards Agency.

Are you interested in:

  • Understanding how food affects health?
  • Scientific exploration?
  • Healthy lifestyles?
  • Food innovation?

Additional entry requirements:

 Level 2 Pass in Food & Hospitality at GCSE (if taken).

Course details:

WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition (AAQ).