Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
at Otley Prince Henry'S Grammar School Specialist Language College, Otley · college
What the college says
An understanding of 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. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting, interesting experiences that focus learning for 16 - 19 year old learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful, work-related contexts, linked to the food production industry.
What you need to get on
In order to cope with the demands of the course, students should have gained at least a grade 4 in one of Hospitality and Catering, Home Economics: Food and Nutrition, Biology, Physical Education, Humanities or Design and 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
Prince Henrys Grammar School
Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Otley
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Manchester · North West · 2 years