T Level in Food Sciences

This two-year T Level qualification is perfect for those wanting to pursue a career in science, particularly those passionate about food science.

You'll study in our industry-standard labs, exploring core topics such as:
- Working within the Food and science sector
- Health, safety and environmental regulations
- Managing information and data
- Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
- Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology.

You will also learn about topics specific to science:
- Understanding the Food science sector
- Further science knowledge, including cell cycle and cellular respiration, enzyme and protein structure, pathogens, classification of biological materials, kinetic changes and relevant analytical techniques
- Scientific methodology
- Experimental equipment and techniques
- Ethics of science.

Leading to the second year, where the focus is on the Food Science and Technology Occupational Specialism.

You'll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement in the food industry to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

Typically, 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (including maths and English and Science) or equivalent qualifications and a strong intrest in food sciences.

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

You will be assessed though your class work ( lab books) mock exams, exams and an Employer Set Project.

- Course options after this programme

This course is equivalent to three A Levels, so you could decide to progress onto Higher Education and study a degree, for example, in BSc in Food Science and Technology.

Career options include:
- Food Science Technician
-New Product Development
- Food Manufacturing Inspector
- Quality
- Production Team Operator
- Packaging Development
- Environmental Health Officer & Health and Safety
- Teaching.

No course cost as college will provide this.

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