City Campus Manchester
(Full Time - 1 year)
This Level 2 course is part of our Industry Excellence Academy for Science and is designed to support your transition to study T Levels. The course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for your future career.
On this T Level Foundation Year you'll complete a Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science and spend 105 hours on an external work placement with an employer as well as gain a variety of transferable employability skills.
You'll learn all about a wide range of topics including biology and the environment, application of chemical substances and health applications of life science to name a few.
All of the theory you learn on this qualification will be underpinned by practical work to ensure you understand how to work safely and precisely which is vital for a career in the science industry.
Grade 4 in English or Maths and another 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including Science). Successful completion of a two-week Summer School is also required.
Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.
Over the course of your studies you will complete a number of assessments including exams, coursework and a work placement.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you'll have the opportunity to progress on to our Level 3 T Level in Science.
Once you've completed a T Level you'll have the opportunity to progress on to university if you wish, with T Levels being worth UCAS points and recognised by university and education providers. For example, a T Level Distinction would be worth the same as 3 A Levels at A*.
This could lead you into a career as a laboratory technician, science technician, chemical analyst, research and development scientist, environmental scientist and many other science based occupations.
If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
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In one of The Manchester College’s 19 Centres of Excellence you’ll develop the skills and gain the qualifications that you need to take the next steps towards your dream career.
Learn moreIn our unique Industry Excellence Academy you’ll benefit from a programme of study that has been co-developed, and is co-delivered, with one of our industry partners.
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Science is a vital part of almost every industry in one way or another, and it's also the lifeblood of our medical and healthcare professions.