T Level Healthcare Science

You will develop a general understanding of health and science:

• 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 healthcare science:

• understanding the healthcare science sector
• further knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, genomics and medical physics
• providing person-centred care
• infection prevention and control
• good scientific practice

Core component: Grades A* to E are based on combines scores from written examinations and an employer-set project

Occupational specialism component: distinction/merit/pass grades are based on coursework assignments.

T Levels are ideal if an individual wants to:

• Develop practical skills, knowledge and behaviours that show occupational competence
• Apply theory in real workplace settings
• Combine classroom learning (80%) with on-the-job employment experience (20%)
• Pursue a high-quality technical route into skilled employment, further study or higher/ degree apprenticeships
• Develop maths, English and digital skills within the qualification framework

You could progress to higher education, apprenticeship or employment in the healthcare science sector or a job as a pharmacy technician, nurse, paramedic or clinical healthcare scientist.