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The opportunities that evolve from this sector are huge and often surprising!

Whether you are wanting to pursue a career in the healthcare industry like nursing, radiography or occupational therapy, or a non-health related career, for example, forensics, criminology or biomedical science, studying science is the perfect starting point for you.

Science Student

What can I study?

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • O Olive Grove

Science

Extended/Foundation Diploma in
Applied Science

H

Extended Certificate/Diploma in
Science (with Criminology)

C

Extended Certificate/ Diploma in
Science

H
T Level

T Level in
Laboratory Sciences

C

First Awards in Principles of
Applied Science

C H

First Awards in
Application of Science

C H

Introductory Award in
Applied Science

C
Apprenticeships+

We also have Apprenticeship vacancies in this sector. Please visit apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk to find out more.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Sheffield
LODMILLA KHALIL

LODMILLA KHALIL

Former Science student

“My Science tutors were great! They were always listening, inspiring, guiding and encouraging, and I will always be grateful to them for the support.”

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Dental Technician

Where you will be Studying

Our science provision is based at our City and Hillsborough Campuses, with our dental programmes are based at City only.

Students study in the very best facilities and using the best equipment around including our:

  • subject-specific science labs
  • computer and research suites
  • can work remotely if you need to

Example Careers

BIOCHEMIST

Starting Salary

£24,000

Experienced Salary

£50,000

 

Pharmacist

Starting Salary

£32,300

Experienced Salary

£45,850

 

Laboratory Technician

Starting Salary

£17,000

Experienced Salary

£25,000

Job Information

Key skills needed:

  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Knowledge of general sciences
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Total No. of jobs

800

In South Yorkshire by 2028

T Levels available in this sector

T Levels available in this sector. Ask us about them at an Open Day!

Find out more

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80%

Classroom learning

20%

Workplace learning

45 Day

Real work placement

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