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Sciences

Careers in healthcare and sciences are increasingly popular

Bradford College provides numerous routes to achieve your potential, starting from specialist science pathway support for school leavers all the way through to CPD for industry professionals.

Be Inspired

We have fantastic relationships with employers across different health and science industries that give our students the opportunity to jump straight into their careers.

Medicine, green energy and space travel are just a few of the careers science subjects can lead to.

At Bradford College, you’ll work in our purpose-built labs, taking part in hands-on experiments as well as studying theory.

Move on to Higher Education to specialise in subjects like pharmacy, forensic or biomedical science.

a science student wearing a white lab coat and protective glasses as he stands behind a bunsen burner

Health

Make a difference to people’s lives with a career in Health.

Work in the NHS or private sector. Our courses lead to roles such as nursing, emergency care, occupational therapy and many more.

Dental

Train at Bradford College to start your career in dental health – as a dental nurse, assistant, or other roles.

Put your new skills into practice on work placements in dental health settings.

Ophthalmic Dispensing

Our Ophthalmics courses will help you work towards registering as a qualified Dispensing Optician with the General Optical Council.

Science

Start your science career at Bradford College with practical, skills based qualifications.

Pharmacy

Whether you’re already working in Pharmacy or wanting to train in this industry, your career in Pharmacy starts with us.

Your career in science begins here

Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff

Pharmacy Adult

Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff


Study LevelLevel 2
Duration18 Month
Start DateSeptember 2024
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics

Pharmacy Science Adult

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics


Study LevelLevel 4
Duration2 Academic Year
Start DateSeptember 2024
BTEC Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Science Adult

BTEC Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians


Study LevelLevel 3
Duration2 Academic Year
Start DateSeptember 2024
Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Ophthalmics Science Higher Education

Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing


Study LevelNo formal qualification
Duration3 Academic Year
Start DateAugust 2024

Our Alumni

Aimee Crabtree
I think the people that run the course are really good. There are not many places in the UK that do [the course], and especially if you get backing from your employer, it makes it a really good opportunity. Aimee Crabtree Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus
Tabitha Parkin
Bradford College tutors are amazing. The ophthalmics team is like a little family. Tabitha Parkin Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus
Rebecca Goulton
I didn’t want to give up working full-time and so it was great I could to this alongside that, with the support of my employer. I thought why not make the most of it and advance my career, applying more to what I actually do for my job. Rebecca Goulton Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus

Latest News

Excellence in Education Celebrated at Bradford College STAR Awards

Excellence in Education Celebrated at Bradford College STAR Awards

Published 4th July 2024


The Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford was filled with excitement on Wednesday, 3rd July, as it hosted the first Bradford College Star Awards.

Future students shine bright on Bradford College Taster Day

Future students shine bright on Bradford College Taster Day

Published 25th June 2024


On Friday 21 June, Bradford College hosted a Year 10 taster day for over 700 students from local secondary schools to explore all three of its campus buildings.

Bradford College Wins UK’s Biggest Sustainability Competition in Further Education

Bradford College Wins UK’s Biggest Sustainability Competition in Further Education

Published 23rd May 2024


Bradford College recently triumphed in this year’s Planet Earth Games – the biggest sustainability competition for the UK Further Education sector.