T Level Healthcare Science

T Level Healthcare Science

New for September 2025! This course develops the skills and knowledge required for those who wish to pursue a career in the Healthcare industry. You will enjoy industry experience in carefully selected placements including hospitals and healthcare settings and study units covering different aspects of working within this sector.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LT3HSI

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Leyland Campus

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  All students will study a combination of the three sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics in detail, plus core components that are not taught in traditional science qualifications, such as working in the health and science sector, infection prevention, clinical practice and patient care. The occupational specialism in assisting with the healthcare science in Year 2 involves practical work including collection and analysis of specimens for diagnosis and treatment, contributions to patient care by producing reliable data and image collection.

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the T Level Programme at Runshaw College are 5 x Grade 4s in Maths & English.

  Please note, some courses and subjects will have additional specific entry requirements or require DBS clearance to undertake placements. Information about this can be found in our course leaflet (available to download above), the Apply Portal, and on your offer letter which you will receive after your interview.

• How will I be assessed?

  Assessment is via a combination of exams, discussions, projects and coursework. In Year 1, there are two core exams and an employer set project, and three coursework assessments in Year 2. At the end of the two years, students will be awarded an overall grade of either Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. As part of achieving the overall T Level programme, you also get the opportunity to complete a minimum of 315 hours industry placement (approximately 45 days).

• Progression Pathway

  Employment in the science and health industry, higher-level apprenticeship or university are all options at the end of the two years.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.