Food Science and Nutrition

Assessment

Year 1: The course will be both internally and externally assessed. The external exam is a 90-minute written paper which consists of both long and short answered questions. Learning aims will be assessed at every opportunity throughout the year. The internal assessment, Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups, will be both internally and externally assessed. There are three sections that will be delivered through the year. Assessment is carried out in practical lessons with students creating/modifying recipes. Year 2: This Diploma-sized qualification is most suited to those that are interested in a career or further learning in relation to food science and nutrition. A research project is completed as well as further work on food safety with an assessment based on a given scenario.