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Key details

Course area
Science
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Monday 14th September 2026
End date
Friday 2nd April 2027
Time
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Fees
£1,676.37
Course code
Parent course code:C032784 Child course code: Q032785
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you like science and want to explore the various science-related careers open to you in the future.

You’ll learn about:

  • Biology and nature
  • Healthy living and the human body
  • An introduction to forensics and using scientific equipment
  • Making chemical products
  • Measuring waves used in technology

You can expect to study in our modern laboratories with friendly and knowledgeable tutors. You’ll complete a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expanding knowledge of science and you’ll get to progress your literacy and numeracy skills whilst gaining a qualification to recognise your achievement.

Course information

College Certificate

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grade 2 and above including English language and maths or Functional Skills at level 1 and above 

Choose to follow with further study at Nottingham College on our Pre-Access to Science and Nursing (19+) course, or specialise further into one of our other science related Level 2 options. After then completing a Level 3 course you can progress towards a career as a nurse, occupational therapist, forensics officer, paramedic or lab technician, for example.

You may be eligible for funding for this course. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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Chemical Scientists

Potential Earnings

£53,648.76

Average Earnings

£31,716.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing

People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.

Natural Sciences

People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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