Studying Food & Nutrition provides you with the scientific and technical skills needed for a wide range of careers in the food and drink industry, as well as in public health, nutrition and research.

The main employers of food & nutrition students are the hospitality & catering industries, food manufacturers, producers, processors and retailers, local authorities and regulatory bodies, such as the Department for Health, in areas such as food safety, inspection and analysis. The NHS, private health organisations, sport and leisure companies, sports clubs or sports professional associations also employ food & nutrition students, as do areas in the land-based sector, which encompasses agriculture and animals, as well as fresh produce, food service and retail.

Career Ideas: food technologist, food scientist, health & safety Inspector, nutritional therapist, Nutritionist, animal nutritionist, product/process development, production manager, quality manager, technical brewer, chef, sommelier, baker, toxicologist, teacher, procurement manager, research scientist, laboratory technician, hospitality/catering manager, food journalism, market researcher, public health promotion, international aid worker, naturopath, medical sales rep, health service manager, personal trainer, dietitian, herbalist and more.

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Co-curricular Food opportunities
Find out more about our co-curricular and enrichment opportunities in Food.

KS3 and KS4 Food Super Curriculum
Explore recommended reading, activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.