Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition
at Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay · school or sixth form
What the college says
Food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors.
What you need to get on
A grade 4 in English language or literature and a grade 4 4 in science. GCSE food is preferable but not essential.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Whitley Bay
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