Nutrition / Diet

Course summary

The Diploma is ideal for anyone with an interest in food and the application of food science and nutrition. The Food Science and Nutrition Diploma equips learners with a broad understanding of the food industry. With an emphasis on practical, hands-on skills it provides a valuable taster of the wide range of opportunities and job roles that exist within the food industry. Some major topics include: nutrition, food hygiene and safety, food product development and food provenance and choice. The Diploma would be ideal for a learner who is particularly interested in pursuing a career as a food scientist, working in the health industry, or wishing to study a food science related qualification. As well as exploring issues such as the importance of customer service, meal planning, and setting up in business, the Food Science and Nutrition Diploma also covers a range of vital life skills such as healthy eating and food safety.