Curious about how medicines are tested, how diseases are tracked or how forensic evidence is analysed? This T Level takes you into the lab, giving you the practical science skills and professional experience to start a career in science, including a 45-day industry placement.
- Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language, maths and every science GCSE you have taken (for Combined Science, both grades at 4 or above).
- What will I study?
You’ll study the science core – biology, chemistry and physics in a working context, health, safety and the environment, sampling, experimental methods, scientific data and quality standards. Your laboratory technician specialism builds hands-on skills: preparing samples and solutions, running tests with professional lab equipment, recording and analysing results accurately and keeping a lab running safely. Think pathology, pharmaceuticals, food science and forensics, all in one lab coat.
- Future Prospects
Use your UCAS points to study biomedical science, chemistry, forensic science, pharmacology or biology at university – including at local universities including the University of Hertfordshire, the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Northampton. Or work towards roles such as laboratory technician, quality control technician or science apprentice in healthcare, pharmaceutical, food or environmental labs.
- What is a T Level?
T Levels are a 2-year qualification that is equivalent to 3 A Levels. Study a T Level and you will undertake an Industry Placement, with a minimum of 315 hours, on a course that is 80% classroom and 20% work.
You’ll enrol on a Level 3 study programme, taking part in exams and externally marked assessments. T Levels are graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction and you will be awarded UCAS points upon completion, the maximum you can achieve is the equivalent of 3 A* at A Level.
Studying a T Level will allow you to meet the needs of the industry and prepare you for entry into skilled employment, higher level apprenticeships or Higher Education at university.
- How is a T Level structured?
T Levels are technical qualifications involving an industry placement. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% in the workplace.
You are required to have achieved GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 to complete a T Level.
Additional occupation-specific mandatory requirements are included within your T Level. You are required to enter into employment or commence placement as part of your T Level giving you real working experience.
- Why choose a T Level?
Backed by Business
T Levels have been designed with over 250 leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.
Get Ahead in Your Career
T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.
Awarded UCAS points
Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction is worth the same as 3 A levels at A
Learn Your Way
T Levels offer you practical and knowledge-based learning at college and on-the-job experience with an industry placement of at least 315 hours.
