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Sciences

Careers in healthcare and sciences are increasingly popular

Bradford College provides numerous routes to achieve your potential, starting from specialist science pathway support for school leavers all the way through to CPD for industry professionals.

Be Inspired

We have fantastic relationships with employers across different health and science industries that give our students the opportunity to jump straight into their careers.

Medicine, green energy and space travel are just a few of the careers science subjects can lead to.

At Bradford College, you’ll work in our purpose-built labs, taking part in hands-on experiments as well as studying theory.

Move on to Higher Education to specialise in subjects like pharmacy, forensic or biomedical science.

a science student wearing a white lab coat and protective glasses as he stands behind a bunsen burner

Health

Make a difference to people’s lives with a career in Health.

Work in the NHS or private sector. Our courses lead to roles such as nursing, emergency care, occupational therapy and many more.

Dental

Train at Bradford College to start your career in dental health – as a dental nurse, assistant, or other roles.

Put your new skills into practice on work placements in dental health settings.

Ophthalmic Dispensing

Our Ophthalmics courses will help you work towards registering as a qualified Dispensing Optician with the General Optical Council.

Science

Start your science career at Bradford College with practical, skills based qualifications.

Pharmacy

Whether you’re already working in Pharmacy or wanting to train in this industry, your career in Pharmacy starts with us.

Your career in science begins here

T Level in Science

Sciences School Leavers

T Level in Science


Study LevelLevel 3
Duration2 years
Start DateSeptember 2024
First Award in Principles of Applied Science

Applied Science Sciences School Leavers

First Award in Principles of Applied Science


Study LevelLevel 2
Duration22 weeks
Start DateJanuary 2025
Introductory Certificate in Applied Science for Adults

Applied Science Sciences Adult

Introductory Certificate in Applied Science for Adults


Study LevelLevel 1
Duration1 year
Start DateSeptember 2024
Foundation Diploma in Applied Science for Adults

Applied Science Sciences Adult

Foundation Diploma in Applied Science for Adults


Study LevelLevel 3
Duration1 year
Start DateSeptember 2024

Our Alumni

Aimee Crabtree
I think the people that run the course are really good. There are not many places in the UK that do [the course], and especially if you get backing from your employer, it makes it a really good opportunity. Aimee Crabtree Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus
Tabitha Parkin
Bradford College tutors are amazing. The ophthalmics team is like a little family. Tabitha Parkin Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus
Rebecca Goulton
I didn’t want to give up working full-time and so it was great I could to this alongside that, with the support of my employer. I thought why not make the most of it and advance my career, applying more to what I actually do for my job. Rebecca Goulton Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumnus

Latest News

Bradford College Student Excels in National Science Competition

Bradford College Student Excels in National Science Competition

Published 14th March 2024


A Bradford College student has recently enjoyed winning one of the top prizes in the British Biology Olympiad 2024.

WOW Festival Bus arrives in Bradford

WOW Festival Bus arrives in Bradford

Published 7th March 2024


In an effort to inspire the next generation of young people, WOW – Women of the World brought the WOW Girls Festival Bus to Bradford this Wednesday.

Bradford College Celebrates National Careers Week 2024

Bradford College Celebrates National Careers Week 2024

Published 4th March 2024


This week, the Bradford College Careers Service will join other colleges across England in celebrating National Careers Week.