T Level Science:
Laboratory Sciences

4 GCSEs (9-4) including English Language, Maths and Science.

Core content

Within the core content of this course you will develop a general understanding of health and science, including:

• 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, including:

• 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

Occupational specialism content

In addition to the core content, you will also undertake the occupational specialism content for Laboratory Sciences, including:

• Atomic structure
• Molecular structure and bonding
• Organic chemistry
• Oxidation and reduction
• Metabolic pathways and bioenergetics
• Genotyping and Phenotyping

Industry Placement

You will also undertake 315 hours working with an employer on an Industry Placement. You'll spend 80% of your time learning in our industry-standard facilities, and 20% gaining valuable experience on an industry placement.

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the Science industry. Upon completion you will be prepared to progress into the industry through employment or as an Apprentice in roles such as:

• Lab Technician
• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Scientist
• Microbiologist

You can also use this T Level to progress to university with a degree in areas such as Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science.

Students should always check the entry requirements for each degree programme with the relevant higher education provider, as some degrees require specific combinations of qualifications or other industry accreditations as part of their entry requirements.

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.

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.

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.