An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles and many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates. The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition is an applied qualification. This means that each unit within the qualification has to apply to a real life situation. As an applied course, learning is related to authentic case studies and requires students to consider how their learning impacts upon themselves, other individuals, employers, society and the environment. Although there are no formal entry requirements, the qualification builds on Level 2 courses, particularly GCSEs in Food Preparation and Nutrition, Hospitality and Catering, Home Economics: Food and Nutrition, Biology and Physical Education as well as vocational qualifications such as the WJEC Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering.
Waddesdon Points System to enter the Sixth Form explained in the prospectus. Appropriate background course to be discussed at the consultation.
You complete external examinations and submit coursework at the end of Year 12 and also at the end of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Baker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ |
An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles and many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates. The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition is an applied qualification. This means that each unit within the qualification has to apply to a real life situation. As an applied course, learning is related to authentic case studies and requires students to consider how their learning impacts upon themselves, other individuals, employers, society and the environment. Although there are no formal entry requirements, the qualification builds on Level 2 courses, particularly GCSEs in Food Preparation and Nutrition, Hospitality and Catering, Home Economics: Food and Nutrition, Biology and Physical Education as well as vocational qualifications such as the WJEC Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering.
Waddesdon Points System to enter the Sixth Form explained in the prospectus. Appropriate background course to be discussed at the consultation.
You complete external examinations and submit coursework at the end of Year 12 and also at the end of Year 13.