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Key details

Course areas
ScienceT Levels
Student type
16 - 18 courses
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C050702 Child course code: Q050703
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Course introduction

If you are looking for a career as a laboratory technician, this new T Level which combines classroom-based learning with hands-on industry experience could be for you.

A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification that is worth the same number of UCAS points as 3 A levels and is accepted by universities. It is an examination-based qualification with a placement element.

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 learn about topics 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, you will study the following specialism in technical science:

  • Laboratory sciences

The T Level includes a minimum of nine weeks working with an employer on an industry placement.

A student working in a science laboratory.

You will be encouraged to undertake a work placement of 30+ hours while you are studying.

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Course information

2 years

T Level Technical Qualification in Science

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science at grade 5.

This course is for students aged 16-18 only.

You will complete a range of externally-assessed projects including role plays, written exams and employer-set projects alongside completing 315 hours of relevant industry experience.

You can progress onto an Apprenticeship, into Higher Education or into employment as a laboratory technician.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

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

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Careers related to this course

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Laboratory Technicians

Potential Earnings

£39,497.99

Average Earnings

£25,043.99

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.

Active Learning

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

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.
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