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Food Science and Nutrition (Level 3)

Students exploring A-Level Food Science and Nutrition will find that at Kingsley the Sixth Form course is the NCFE Level 3 qualification of that name, a study of how the human body uses and responds to different foods and nutrients. Taught alongside food science, food safety and hygiene, and practical cooking, it suits students who enjoyed food and science at GCSE and are drawn to health, nutrition or catering. Members of the Kingsley Family build both laboratory understanding and real kitchen skills.

Kingsley School Sixth Form students in an A-Level lesson
Sixth Form student studying with a teacher at Kingsley School in Bideford
What you’ll study

What you will study

  • How the human body uses and responds to different foods and nutrients
  • Food science, food safety and hygiene
  • Practical cooking skills
How it’s assessed

How it is assessed

Assessment combines several methods:

  • Projects and coursework
  • Online assessments
  • Written exams
  • Case studies
Where it leads

Where it leads

The qualification opens university courses in food science, nutrition and dietetics, and careers such as food technologist, nutritionist, dietetic support worker, food safety officer and catering manager. The Top Universities Programme supports students aiming high, and the Sixth Form Welcome sets out how three Level 3 courses, the EPQ and the Expansive Curriculum fit together.

How to apply

How to apply

Entry follows the school's standard Sixth Form entry requirements. Come and see the kitchens and science rooms for yourself; book a visit to meet the department.

Next step

Your next step

See how Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition leads to degrees and careers in food and health.

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Next open morning: 12 October 2026

Turn a Love of Food into a Career at Kingsley

See how Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition leads to degrees and careers in food and health.