Quick facts
| Qualification type | T Level |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths, English and science at grade 4 or above. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
The T Level in Healthcare Science is a prestigious and rigorous vocational academic qualification which is equivalent to three A Levels and is supported by the region's largest Healthcare Science employers. It will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, understanding and the real-life skills that are needed for a range of healthcare occupations.
The course is delivered in our purpose-built laboratories and specialist suite of rooms including a simulation ward and an anatomy and therapeutic suite.
The balance of core elements and occupational specialisms make this course an ideal mixture of both practical and theoretical skills development. Additionally, you will undertake an external work placement with a local employer, enabling you to apply your learning - giving you engagement, insight and connections for your future career within the industry.
You'll also complete employer-set projects that will further develop your workplace skills and prepare you for higher education or an apprenticeship.
What you'll learn
Year 1
Health and Social Care
Applied Health Sciences
Healthcare Science Employer Project
Year 2
This year is closely related to your Industry placement, where you will develop new skills and knowledge that you will be able to apply to Healthcare Science set assessments.
You may also gain additional qualifications in First Aid and MECC training.
Equipment required for the course
You will need to buy two work placement shirts, a watch with a second hand and a copy of the course text at an approximate cost of £75.
Work experience placements
An industry placement is a big part of the T Level course - you-ll need to undertake a minimum of 315 hours of mandatory industry experience where you can put your technical skills and classroom knowledge to the test, further enhance existing skills, as well as developing hands on experience in your chosen industry.
Assessment
The course has a mixture of internal assessments and projects and external examinations.
Further study
Biomedical Science Extended Diploma Level 3
Environmental Science Extended Diploma Level 3
Forensic and Criminal Investigation Extended Diploma Level 3
T Level in Health Nursing/Midwifery Pathway
T Level in Health Therapeutic Pathway
Days & times
Starting September 2025