Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 Extended Certificate (Eduqas)
Course Overview
This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of food science, nutrition, and their application in real-world contexts. You will explore the relationship between diet and health, food safety, and the development of innovative food products. The course combines academic theory with practical skills, preparing you for higher education or careers in areas such as dietetics, food science, public health, and product development.
You will study:
- Nutritional needs across the life stages
- Practical food production skills
- Principles of food hygiene and food safety
- Optional units on food experimentation or current issues in food science and nutrition
Assessment is a combination of written examinations and non-examined assessments (coursework):
In Year 12:
- Unit 1: Nutritional needs across the life stages – Written exam (1 hr 30 mins) – 25%
- Unit 2: Developing practical food production skills – Internal assessment – 25%
In Year 13:
- Unit 3: Principles of food hygiene and food safety – Written exam (1 hr 30 mins) – 25%
- Plus one optional unit (Unit 4: Experimenting to solve food production problems OR Unit 5: Current issues in food science and nutrition) – Internal assessment – 25%
The course is taught through a mix of classroom-based theory, practical sessions in a fully equipped kitchen, and independent research. You will develop advanced cooking techniques, understand food safety legislation, and apply scientific principles to food production.
This level 3 diploma is equivalent to one A-level and can be used:
● For university applications
● To apply for further training or a job
● Students have progressed on to a variety of Food and non-food related degree courses.
Food related courses - BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology.
Non-food subjects have included: Teaching, Sports Management, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching and many more!
You should be on track to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9.
Students should also enjoy practical work.
As this course involves a significant amount of portfolio work, students will need to meet regular deadlines throughout the year so good time management is important.
Please complete this task once you have attended our Taster Day in June, and be ready to hand it in on the first lesson in September.
