Progression routes are available from Level 2 through to Level 3 within the department. University Centre Leeds also offers a degree in Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences as a further progression route for Level 3 students.

Students gain practical experience of working in a laboratory as well as academic and practical knowledge of chemistry, physics and biology. A science qualification can lead to opportunities in the health, pharmaceutical, land, environmental, and sport and fitness industries. There are also jobs for technicians and scientists in the science sector.

Your child would need to look at studying a Level 3 course to be able to progress to university. An example is the Applied Science BTEC Diploma Level 3 or the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science. Upon completion of a Level 3 qualification, your child could then progress to university. The Access to HE qualification is widely accepted by many universities as a route to entry.

Typically vocational qualifications are much more practical based so with an Applied Science BTEC you’ll get plenty of hands on learning. A levels are usually more theoretical and academic focused.

We are based at Park Lane Campus.