Diploma in Global Food Security and Nutrition

Available at levels 4, 5 and 6.

Available Study Time

9-12 months per level

Diploma Levels Available

Levels 4  5 & 6

Entry Requirements

More about the qualification

These qualifications provide a progressive pathway for anyone looking to build expertise in global food security and nutrition — one of the defining challenges of our time.

Learners develop a thorough understanding of how food systems operate globally, how nutritional needs vary across communities, and how environmental, economic, and political factors interact to shape food availability.

The qualifications are designed to open doors at every stage of a career — from entering the food, health, or agricultural sectors, through to management and senior roles that influence policy and drive large-scale change.

For those passionate about tackling issues such as malnutrition, food insecurity, and the impact of climate change on food systems, this is a credible and rewarding route into a field that truly matters.

 

Qualification Levels and Unit Titles

Level 4 Diploma

Level 4

Principles of Human Nutrition

Introduction to Global Food Security

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production

Human Physiology and Anatomy

Food Chemistry and Functional Properties

Level 5 Diploma

Level 5

Inter-relationships in Food Systems

Community Nutrition and Health

Nutrition and Dietetics

Agribusiness Management

Research Methods in Nutrition and Food Science

Level 6 Diploma

Level 6

Global Food Security and Policy

Nutrition and Disease Management

Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems

Nutritional Epidemiology

Global Nutrition Challenges and Emerging Issues

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