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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 2024
Introductory Diploma in Applied Science for Adults

Applied Science Sciences Adult

Introductory Diploma in Applied Science for Adults


Study LevelLevel 1
Duration1 year Full-time
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

fdsc ophthalmic dispensing alumni aimee crabtree

Aimee Crabtree

Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumni

“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.”

FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumni Jeanna Hilton

Jeanna Hilton

Ophthalmic Dispensing Alumni

“It’s challenging, but as long as it’s what you want to do, it’s worth it and it’s beneficial. This is my second degree. Just go for it!”

Latest News

Bradford College Graduation Celebrates Over 400 Degree Graduates

Bradford College Graduation Celebrates Over 400 Degree Graduates

Published 23rd November 2023


Today, over 400 Bradford College students celebrated their achievements. The day was split across two ceremonies for our newest success stories to don their cap and gown with family, friends and VIP guests.

Bradford College Achieves ‘Silver’ from Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Bradford College Achieves ‘Silver’ from Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Published 29th September 2023


Bradford College has been awarded an impressive ‘Silver’ rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), for its undergraduate provision.

Students in England rate Bradford College top 3 for Dispensing Optician courses

Students in England rate Bradford College top 3 for Dispensing Optician courses

Published 25th August 2023


Bradford College’s Ophthalmic Dispensing higher education courses ranked in the top three institutions in England according to the National Student Survey (NSS).