Science T Level
- Level
- Level 3
- Typical duration
- 2-year course
- Industry placement
- At least 9 weeks with an employer
- Status
- Open to applications
During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of science occupations.
What you can do with this T Level
Roles this subject is designed to lead into, as listed by the T Levels programme site:
What you'll learn
The Core Component provides a broad understanding of the science sector inclusive of the following topics:
Core content 15
- Units and quantities used in science
- Biological molecules
- Cell structures
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Chemical reactions
- Rates of reaction
- Formulae and equations
- Particles and radiation
- Electricity
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Waves
- Gas laws
- Health and safety in a laboratory environment
- Ethical considerations in scientific research
In addition to the core content, students choose a specialism:
Options to specialise 2
- laboratory sciences
- food sciences
Entry requirements
T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs. Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college. Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Science T Level.
Where you can study this
360 providers are registered to deliver T Levels for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, but the government's provider list doesn't say which specific subjects each one teaches — that's set by each provider and can change between years. To check who teaches Science near you:
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During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.
Social Care
Not yet launched
Not yet available to apply for — Coming September 2028.
Official sources
Source: T Level subjects (T Levels programme site, GOV.UK), checked 2026-08-30. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always check the official page before applying or enrolling — provider registrations and course availability change.