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Science

T Level Science - Laboratory Sciences Level 3

This exciting new qualification has been designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the science industry.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

On this course, you will cover topics that are relevant to the science industry to prepare you for a future career in laboratory science, including cell cycle and cellular respiration, scientific methodology, experimental equipment and techniques and ethics of science. The level of science undertaken in this T Level is A-level standard and will cover all three sciences, biology, chemistry and physics.
You will study general regulations and processes, managing information and data and working in the sector. You will study this core content with students on our Health T Level course. You will learn the principals of good scientific and clinical practice to prepare you for your industry placement which can be undertaken in various settings, including the NHS, schools, textile labs, quality control and chemical processing plant labs.
The course will also provide you with real-life practices which you will be able to apply to future job roles. This includes focusing on learning the science sector, further scientific knowledge used in everyday practice and developing relevant analytical techniques.
The units on this course will also cover the ethics of science and how it can influence your work and the work undertaken by organisations. You will also look at the experimental equipment and techniques and how they can affect processes within laboratory sciences. This will help you identify and resolve issues with scientific equipment or data errors.
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1 GCSE Grade 5 and 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above. You must have English, maths and science as part of this combination, and one of these subjects must be at Grade 5. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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On completion of this course, you can progress to higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.
You can progress into roles such as a laboratory technician, technical support scientist and laboratory assistant.

WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO

Wide range of jobs in this industry

Excellent choice of employers in this industry

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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