T Level Food Science

This two-year T Level qualification brings classroom and work placement together on a course designed with employers and businesses.

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

What will I study?
In the first year you will cover 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.

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 or Foundation Degree in Bakery & Patisserie Technology or a Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology.
You could complete a Higher Apprenticeship or,
Go straight into employment within the Food sector

Career options
Food Science Technician
New product development
Food Manufacturing Inspector
Quality team
Production team operator
Packaging development
Environmental Health Officer & Health and safety
Teaching

No course cost as college will provide this.

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
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