T Level in Science
Qualification Gained: Generic award - no awarding body Generic code to identify ILR programme aims
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration2 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Are you fascinated by science and curious about how it shapes our world?
If so, the T Level in Science offers an exciting pathway to a rewarding career in the scientific sector.
Throughout the course, you’ll delve into core scientific concepts, including biology, chemistry, and physics, while also gaining hands-on experience in laboratory settings. From understanding how cells work to studying enzymes, pathogens, and the classification of biological materials, this course opens the door to exciting opportunities in the world of science.
Why choose this T Level?
- Industry-Focused: The course is designed by employers, making sure you gain the practical and theoretical skills that are highly sought after in the science industry.
- Hands-On Learning: Get practical lab experience and the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
- Diverse Career Opportunities: Whether you’re drawn to laboratory work, food science, or environmental research, this T Level offers various job opportunities to suit your interests.
Is this course for you?
- Do you enjoy solving problems and discovering how things work?
- Do you want to help solve the world’s most pressing health and environmental issues?
- Are you excited by the idea of learning through practical experiments and research?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this T Level could be the perfect fit for you! Apply now and gain the skills, knowledge, and industry experience to succeed.
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Project Management – Learn how to plan, organise, and manage your work effectively.
- Researching – You’ll practice gathering information, reading scientific articles, and analysing data to answer important questions.
- Working with Others – Learn how to collaborate, share ideas, and support others to solve problems together, whether in the lab or at a workplace.
- Creativity & Innovation: You’ll develop your creativity by thinking of new solutions to problems.
- Problem Solving – You will learn how to identify problems and figure out how to solve them.
- Communication – Share your ideas clearly, whether you’re writing a report, giving a presentation, or explaining your findings to others.
- Reflective Evaluation – After completing projects or experiments, you’ll reflect on what went well and what could be improved.
Core modules:
- Working in health and science
- The science sector overview
- Health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Applying safety practices in the workplace
- Managing and processing data
- Ethics in science
- Good scientific and clinical practices
- Scientific methods and techniques
- Using experimental equipment
- Core science concepts Chemistry, Physics and Biology
- Further science concepts
Specialist Pathway: Technical Laboratory Sciences
- Collect experimental data in a lab while following regulations.
- Plan, review, and enhance scientific tasks in the lab.
- Identify and fix problems with equipment or data errors.
5 GCSEs including Science (Combined or Triple), Maths and English Language at grade 5 or above.
Your progress will be evaluated through:
- Exams
- Employer-set projects
- Practical assessments tailored to your chosen pathway
- Industry placement
Launch your science career!
T Level students must complete a 45-day industry placement, where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
With this industry placement, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers.
After completing this T Level, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Higher Apprenticeships in Laboratory Science, Health and Safety, or Research and Development.
- University Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, or Environmental Science.
- Roles such as Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant, or Quality Control Analyst.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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