Alternative Academic Qualification in Food Science and Nutrition (Certificate)
at Carlton Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is for students who are interested in the science of food and the practicalities of the hospitality industry and will give students an insight into careers in this field. Students will preferably have studied a food course at GCSE or level 2.
What you need to get on
5 grade 4s at GCSE and a grade 5 or equivalent in a food qualification
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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