As part of this exciting course you will participate in both theory and practical tasks. There is a written and a practical exam, as well as a food investigation.

This course is not just cooking every week!

There is lots of scientific based theory.

Course Breakdown

50% Theory. Written exam

1hr 45 minutes

50% Practical exam and coursework. (assessment 1: 8 hours, assessment 2: 12 hours)

of this:

15% Food Investigation and coursework (NEA1)

35% Practical exam and coursework (NEA2)

Is this course right for me?

Must love cooking and trying new things! Very valid life skill.

You MUST be willing to bring ingredients in for many different recipes. You will also need to purchase specialist equipment.

The food industry is one of the largest employers in the world and offers excellent career opportunities to food science graduates.

The future of our food safety and the health of our ageing population rest in part with food scientists and health professionals e.g. dietitians

This session will be delivered alongside the other technology options in lesson, but here is what it will look like.