T Level in Healthcare Science


  • Start Date: 01/09/2025
  • Course is for: School Leaver
  • Course Length: 2 Years
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The T Level qualification is an exciting brand new two year full-time course which has been designed in partnership with businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills to support you move into an exciting career in healthcare which is the UK’s largest employment sector.

We are committed to ensuring you are ahead of the jobs market when you leave us and we will provide the knowledge and skills needed to work in the health sector through a minimum of 45 days industry placement.

This will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan.

During you studies, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of subjects relevant to healthcare science and working in that sector.

You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of exciting and innovative teaching and learning methods including projects, presentations, displays and innovative use of VR bringing your curriculum experience alive.

You will learn about working in the healthcare science sector including health, safety and environmental regulations, and principles of good scientific and clinical practice.

You’ll study core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology

You will also explore a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in health & science settings which may include up to two different employers to widen your experience of different services and sectors.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop the necessary skills and knowledge to show any potential employers that you have the right attitude, work ethic and high standards that would be an asset to any organisation.

At the end of the course you will have developed an industry relevant portfolio of evidence.

Assessment

You course will include:

  • Core assessments
  • A written examination which is externally marked
  • An employer set project which is externally marked
  • Occupational Assessments
  • A range of other assessments that blend the knowledge and skills outcomes into practical assignments.

There is an amazing teaching team with fascinating backgrounds and interests so there will always be someone to support you.

Your study programme will be delivered by teachers who are vocationally competent and passionate about the subject area.

All teachers maintain their industry knowledge and skills by returning to practice at least once per year.

Across the team there is a diverse range of skills and knowledge.

This is what will set you apart from the rest.

The industry specific opportunities are fantastic where you will undertake 45 days minimum industry placement.

In the first year you will get an introduction to the sector through undertaking substantial work experience with some of our partner employers in a range of settings which might include:

  • Pathology laboratories
  • Audiology departments
  • Clinical measurement services

This will support you to understand the key skills necessary to get ahead in the industry.

You’ll need to purchase the following kit;

  • A uniform to wear in placement
  • Sensible shoes and black trousers for placement
  • At least one course textbook and a range of stationary.

Where you go next is up to you and your imagination.

We can support you to on your next step to university where you might study healthcare science courses

On the other hand maybe you want to go straight out into the big wild world of work and we can support you with this aswell.

Many of our students get offers of employment through their placement settings and might progress to radiography assistant, healthcare science assistant or sterile services technician.

Our amazing award winning Careers’ Team are always on hand to support you along the way with their expert advice.

5 GCSEs grade 5 including English Language and maths.

This course is Level 3 – you will need to have the equivalent of at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above – including English, maths, science and other academic subjects (geography, history etc.)

This should equate to 5 GCSE at grade 5-9 (approx.)

You will require a DBS check before you are able to go into a placement setting.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

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