Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaWJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

96 providers teach this exact qualification.

South West20

Balcarras School
Cheltenham · 24 months
They ask for: The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics
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Cheltenham Bournside School
Cheltenham · 2 years
They ask for: See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements are: Five grade 5s at GCSE, including GCSE English Language or GCSE English literature and GCSE Maths. Subject specific entry require
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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus Grade 5 in GCSE Food & Nutrition or Grade 5 in Science
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Cleeve School
Cheltenham · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Food Science and Nutrition
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Farmor'S School
Fairford · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Gordano School
Bristol · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Helston Community College
2 years
They ask for: It is preferred that you have taken the Food Preparation and Nutrition course at GCSE level and have achieved a grade 4 along with 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or a
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Holyrood Academy
Chard · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 GCSE Food and Nutrition; Strong pass of GCSE Grade 5 in English and Maths.
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
Newent · 2 years
They ask for: 30 points from top 6 subjects
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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English
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Sexey'S School
Bruton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Sheldon School
Chippenham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St John'S Marlborough
Marlborough · 2 years
They ask for: You should have achieved 6 GCSEs at least to level 4, including food (if taken at GCSE) and English. You should also show good written English skills and have a
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · 2 years
They ask for: 4 in Food Preparation and Nutrition
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The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grades 4-9 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Wellsway School
Bristol · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above plus a 5 or merit in food course, if taken, or two grade 4s in science if not, plus4 in English Language or Literature.
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Writhlington School
Radstock · 2 years
They ask for: 4 or equivalent in Hospitality and Catering or similar Food related course or if the students haven't done a Food course 4 or above in Science
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South East16

Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4, including English or Maths at grade 4 or above.
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Charters School
Ascot · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/3003/curriculum-offer-and-entry-requirements-2026/s
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George Abbot School
Guildford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9-4
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Hazelwick School
Crawley · 12 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (GCSE Food and Nutrition is not essential but, if taken then a grade 4 is expected)
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Hillview School For Girls
Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hill
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Leigh Academy Minster
2 years
They ask for: All programmes have an entry threshold of at least a GCSE grade 5 or an equivalent qualification. All students are expected to have achieved a Good or Strong Pa
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Leigh Academy Wilmington
Dartford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE exams including English and Maths
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Ranelagh School
Bracknell · 2 years
They ask for: No previous knowledge is necessary for prospective students although studying and attaining a grade 4 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition would be a
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Sackville School
East Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of a Merit at Level 2 hospitality and catering OR grade 5 in science, with discussion to prove a passion for food issues
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Seaford Head School
Seaford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum entry 5 grades 9-4 or equivalent, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
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The Angmering School
Littlehampton · 2 years
They ask for: See website for full details
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The Forest School
Wokingham · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C)
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The Grange School
Aylesbury · 15 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, and 4 or above in GCSE English
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The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor · 24 months
They ask for: If you HAVE studied the subject in Years 10 & 11 - At least 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including at least a Merit in Catering & Hospitality level 2 If you have
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Wallingford School
Wallingford · 24 months
They ask for: 5 Grade 4s (preferably one being Food) at GCSE including English & Maths
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East of England11

Clacton County High School
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE 9 to 4
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HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL (Academy Trust)
2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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Mildenhall College Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade C/4
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Roundwood Park School
Harpenden · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 5 or above in Design Technology OR Food Preparation & Nutrition OR Science
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Sir John Leman High School
Beccles · 2 years
They ask for: A previous ualification in Food is desirable but not essential
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St Clement Danes School
Rickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 5 including English and Maths, grade 5 in the subject
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St Ivo Academy
St. Ives · 2 years
They ask for: Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics. Grace 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science. If food technology studied at GCSE g
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St Mary'S Church of England High School (Va)
Waltham Cross · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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The Priory School
Hitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Food Nutrition and Preparation (not Food Technology).
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West Midlands10

Aldridge School - A Science College
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 Academic Route Entry Requirements: Minimum of five Grade 5s or above in separate subjects. A minimum of a Grade 5 in English or Maths and at least a Gra
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Holte School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our entry requirements on Holte School's website: https://frog.holte.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/sixth-form/admissions
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Joseph Leckie Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 or equivalent in your chosen study subject is preferred.
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: • Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above • These must include English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above • If studied, then a
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North Bromsgrove High School
2 years
They ask for: Standard entrance criteria for 6th form: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Course specific: Minimum grade 5 Food Preparation and Nutriti
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Southam College
2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (if studied) and Grade 5 in GCSE Science. Students who have not studied Food at GCSE will be considered if they c
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St Joseph'S College
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: C in GCSE D.T. Food
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Swanshurst School
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above.
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The Thomas Adams School
2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 9 - 4 or grade A* - Cs
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Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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London9

Alexandra Park School
London · 2 years
They ask for: See website for up to date information
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Blackfen School
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Hasmonean High School For Boys
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grades 9-3, including a Grade 4 GCSE in Maths, English Language or Literature and 44 in Science
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Hasmonean High School For Girls
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grades 9-3, including a Grade 4 GCSE in Maths, English Language or Literature and 44 in Science
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JFS
Harrow · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Queensmead School
Ruislip · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve 5 GCSE grades 9-4 including Maths and English at grade 4.
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Robert Clack School
Dagenham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 9-4.
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Trinity Catholic High School
Woodford Green · 2 years
They ask for: This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university.
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Vyners School
Uxbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North West9

Brine Leas School
Nantwich · 2 years
They ask for: General Entry Requirements
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Great Sankey High School
Warrington · 2 years
They ask for: The entry requirements are 5 grade 4s (including English Language) Ideally students who have studied the NCFE Food and Cookery, GCSE Hospitality & Catering or G
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Our Lady'S Catholic College
Lancaster · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE Catering Grade C or BTEC Hospitality Pass GCSE English—Grade
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Sandbach · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Carlisle · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 GCSE English; maths; science; Merit in Catering; grade 5 in PE
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · 1 year
They ask for: Grade 5 in English or Grade 5 in Science. Please see the 6th Form page on the school website for entry requirements for all courses offered.
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The Sutton Academy
St. Helens · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wilmslow High School
Wilmslow · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C) including Grade 5 in Food Technology or two Grade 4s in science subjects with an interest in food.
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Workington Academy
Workington · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in English Language. GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Hospitality and catering or PE/Sport are recommended.
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Yorkshire and The Humber8

Garforth Academy
Leeds · 38 weeks
They ask for: Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE's grade 9-4, including Grade 4 in Food Preparation and Nutrition
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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Horsforth School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at a grade 5 or above including English and Maths. Please see course prospectus on our website to see subject specific entry requirements.
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Malton School
2 years
They ask for: All students entering the Sixth Form to undertake a 3 A Level Programme must have secured 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above. It is expected that all students will ach
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Rossett School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE at grade 4+ (including GCSE Food Technology grade 4+).
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Aidan'S Church of England High School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 5 in a GCSE Food and Nutrition Grade 5 in GCSE Science
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East Midlands7

Ashby School
2 years
They ask for: For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at
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Branston Community Academy
Lincoln · 2 years
They ask for: 10 GSCE Grade 9-4
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Countesthorpe Academy
2 years
They ask for: Food-Science-and-Nutrition.pdf
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · 2 years
They ask for: Five 9-5 grades including English and Maths plus a 6 in Food Preparation and Nutrition or 5 with teacher recommendation.
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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Sponne School Technology College
Towcester · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Elizabethan Academy
Retford · 1 year
They ask for: Five 9–5 grades including English, plus: ·Maths Grade: 5 Subject Specific: 6 or above in Food Preparation and Nutrition (or 5 with teacher recommendation
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North East6

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSE's grade 9-4, including English.
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: An Average GCSE Point Score of 3.5 is required, as is English Language or Literature GCSE grade 4. It is required that you also have Food Studies grade 5 or Hos
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English at grade 4 or higher.
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The King Edward Vi School
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: See prospectus on school website
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Whickham School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4.
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Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay · 2 years
They ask for: A grade 4 in English language or literature and a grade 4 4 in science. GCSE food is preferable but not essential.
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