Applied Sciences

Course summary

This T Level is suitable for anyone wanting a career in science. The T Level is a 2 year programme and will include a 9 week (minimum) industry placement and a Technical Qualification, where you will also choose your specialist occupation. 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 develop the knowledge and skills specific to science: 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 In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content: Laboratory sciences Food sciences Metrology sciences