Health and Food Technology Course focuses on health, the influence of food and its nutritional properties, and the dietary needs of individuals.
What skills are developed?
- knowledge and understanding of the relationships between health, food and nutrition
- knowledge and understanding of the functional properties of food
- make informed food and consumer choices
- skills to apply their knowledge in practical contexts
- organisational and technological skills to make food products
- develop and apply safe and hygienic practices in practical food preparation
What kind of person does it take?
- Someone who can work both independently and collaboratively.
- A motivated and hard-working individual
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
Glasgow Caledonian University – Food science BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University – Food science (GCU pathways) BSc (Hons)
Abertay university – Food science, nutrition & wellbeing BSc (hons)
Abertay university – Food and consumer science BSc (Hons)
UHI – Food, nutrition and textiles education BA (Hons)
Pathways – how can I make progression?
National 5 Health and Food Technology and Higher Health and Food Technology
College
UHI – Food, nutrition and textiles education BA (Hons)
Employment
Nutritionist
Food product development
Related subjects Health and Food Technology works well with:
Physical education
