Science
View coursesDo you have a sharp, analytical mind and a passion for science? Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real difference in the world?
Whether you want to save lives, fight climate change or make ground-breaking discoveries, take your first step at The Manchester College – the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement*.
Whether you'd like to become a forensic scientist or a dentist, a doctor or a pharmacist, you can start your journey right here. If you have the passion to make a difference, when you study Science we’ll help you gain key skills you’ll use throughout your career.
*As per the latest Government National Achievement Rates Tables (NARTs)
3 reasons to study Science with us
Modern labs
Study in brand‑new purpose built science labs at our Harpurhey and City Campus
STEM progression
Build your analytical, investigative and research skills for STEM progression
Practicing scientists
Learn from tutors with backgrounds in biomedical science, environmental science, pharmaceuticals and forensics
Available courses
Where you'll learn
When you study Science at our City Campus Manchester campus, you’ll gain access to labs dedicated to each scientific area – biology, chemistry or physics.
Our campuses have all the high-tech equipment you’ll need to experiment, test theories and perfect your skills.
If you’re studying an Access to Higher Education course, you'll study at our Citylabs campus in the heart of the action and benefit from a £25 million redevelopment and custom-built lab facilities, as well as a video link to live operations in neighbouring hospitals. Plus, it’s right next to Manchester Royal Infirmary, just off Oxford Road in the city centre.
Our facilities include:
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State-of-the-art science laboratories designed to support practical learning
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Three specialist wet laboratories for hands-on experiments and scientific investigation
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A dedicated dry laboratory for analysis, research and theoretical work.
Where a career in Science can take you
Medical and dental technicians
Average Salary £49,281
Pharmacists
Average Salary £44,333
Biological scientists and biochemists
Average Salary £44,149
David Ojo • Level 3 Applied ScienceAs well as teaching me valuable course knowledge, the tutors have been very pro-active in securing me a placement in the chemical engineering industry. I’ve gained a vast amount of skills which have made me feel confident and ready to enter the world of work in the future.
More about Science
About our courses
Our courses will give you a solid grounding in scientific foundations and include plenty of practical lab work. So they’ll help you to kick-start your journey towards a career in any one of a number of fascinating industries.
If you’re an adult returning to education, our Access to Higher Education diplomas offered in our medical sciences department are designed to give you a pathway to degrees in areas like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and medical engineering.
Do you have an EHCP or SEND need?
The Manchester College is committed to ensuring all our students receive the support they may need to achieve and enjoy college. We do this in a number of different ways including:
- Student Experience Support Team
- Careers Employability & Welfare
- Pastoral Support Officers
- Supported Learning
We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need.
Find out more
Find out even more about our Science department in our subject area guide:
T Levels at The Manchester College
T Levels are two-year qualifications designed in collaboration with employers to give you a head start towards the career you want.
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45-day industry placement
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Equivalent to 3 A Levels
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80% classroom, 20% work
Meet the team
Related news
A T Level Science student from The Manchester College has secured employment as a Scientific Assistant at Cancer Research UK.