Core content
You will develop a general understanding of health and science:
- working within the health and science sector
- health, safety and environmental regulations
- managing information and data
- principles of good scientific and clinical practice
- core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology
You will also learn about topics specific to science:
- understanding the science sector
- further science knowledge, including cell cycle and cellular respiration, enzyme and protein structure, pathogens, classification of biological materials, kinetic changes and relevant analytical techniques
- scientific methodology
- experimental equipment and techniques
- ethics of science
In addition to the core content, each student will study the occupational specialism of laboratory sciences.
Core content: assessed through an external exam and an employer-set project
Specialism: assessed through practical assignments
Industry Placement: must be completed (not assessed)
One T Level is equivalent to three A levels, so has the same UCAS points value (the system that calculates university offers).
Students need to achieve four grade 4s and two grade 5s at GCSE. A minimum of grade 4 in English & Maths is strongly recommended
This T level would lead directly into subject related university courses and careers, and indirectly into a wide range of higher education courses and career choices.
- Food Manufacturing Inspector
- Laboratory Technician
- Metrologist
