Laboratory Sciences – T-Level (Science) – Level 3

• You will ordinarily require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths and a grade 4 in science

Scottish equivalent

• 5 National 5s at grade C and above, including English and Maths/Applications of Maths 

Please note that entry requirements and course offer may be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 NCFE T-Level in Science (Laboratory Sciences). This is the equivalent to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS points.

• Working within the health and science sector
• Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector and the application in the workplace
• Managing information and data within the health and science sector
• Ethics
• Good scientific and clinical practice
• Scientific methodology
• Experimental equipment and techniques which will develop the skills to work in a laboratory
• Core science concepts; advanced studies in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry and physics
• Further science concepts; molecular biology & genetics, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, fluid dynamics, pressure laws and experimental design
• Project design, investigation, analysis & evaluation of data, team working and presentation (Employer Set Project)

The course is taught by a team of staff with extensive industrial experience and postgraduate qualifications in scientific research & development. This guarantees that what you learn will be taught by staff who have hands on experience with the theory and practical techniques that you will master during the course.

You will develop your competencies via extended practical sessions underpinned by theory lessons. There are ample opportunities to work in groups as well as individually.

What you learn over the course of this programme is strongly consolidated by 9 weeks of industrial placement with our partner organisations.

You will be assessed by us throughout the course as this helps you to identify areas for improvement.

External Assessments in Year 1 include the Employer Set Project in May and written examinations in June.

External Assessments in Year 2 are carried out by a 25 hour Synoptic Assessment beginning in March and ending in June.

In both cases we will work proactively and extensively with you in preparation for your examinations.

This course provides you with the equivalent of 3 A levels and 9 weeks of high-quality industrial placement in a number of commercial or NHS laboratories in and around Carlisle. Working with a number of local and regional employers we continue to develop a programme that is at once pertinent to industry needs and which supports & improves your personal and professional progression.

English, maths and digital skills are vital to all roles in science and these are embedded throughout the course to help you prepare for working in the industry.

On successful completion of your T-Level in Science, this course will provide you with the skills, motivation and confidence you need in order to progress and achieve your career goals. This will significantly increase your chances of post-education employment, a place on a higher level apprenticeship, or assist in providing UCAS points for university. It develops the core competencies required to pursue a career in laboratory science or further study at university.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.