About the course

Farnborough College of Technology is blazing a trail for ambitious students through this prestigious new qualification. Designed with great input from employers, the content is up-to-date, relevant, engaging, and can lead straight into a career.

For those with an inquisitive mind and love of science, this T Level course will provide a fascinating look at science in an industry setting. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% out on an industry placement. In your second year you can specialise in your area of interest before going to university or starting your career. This course is equivalent to three A Levels. 

Career focus

The specialist units within this T Level will give you a subject specialism, for careers in:

Food Sciences
For job roles such as a food science technician within a lab setting

Laboratory Sciences
For job roles such as a a laboratory techician or research science assistant for any number of areas within science

Metrology Sciences
Metrology is the scientific study of measurements. Job roles include metrology technician within industries such as healthcare, energy, communications, construction, and engineering

Why study this course with us?  

• As a small department you will get lots of support and make friends quickly 
• You will be taught by lecturers from a range of scientific backgrounds 
• Your assignments are practical and cover all areas of science 
• You will carry out investigations in different settings 
• You could progress to a university-level course after a level 3 course – with us or elsewhere 

Who is this programme for?  

This T Level is designed for school leavers who have an ambition to work within the sciences, whether that’s laboratory, food or metrology. With both practical and theory elements taught on this course, students will need to have a keen interest in the subject and want to progress into the sector once leaving college.