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Food Science & Nutrition

at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an Applied General qualification that has been designed to support learners progressing to University. It is an academic, creative and innovative course that encourages students to take a broad view of food science and nutrition. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between the human body and food as well as practical cooking and preparation of food. Students will complete three units over the two year course, two will be compulsory and one will be optional. This will enable candidates to gain a Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to an A Level qualification).

What you need to get on

A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 5 in a GCSE Food and Nutrition Grade 5 in GCSE Science

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

  • St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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