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Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition

at Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

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

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Food Nutrition and Preparation (not Food Technology).

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

  • Thomas Gainsborough School

    Wells Hall Road Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sudbury

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