St Helens College | 2024 School Leavers' Prospectus

Industry Links TownCentre Campus Working in our fully equipped laboratories, you will explore the realms of science as you investigate genetics, human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. You will develop valuable practical skills and analytical thinking, and enhance your knowledge of scientific theory to equip you for higher education and employment within the science sector. Studying science can lead tomany exciting career opportunities within fields such as biomedical science, microbiology, forensic science and even nutrition or teaching! Visit www.sthelens.ac.uk/science for more information *Salary data collected from various sources, see page 106 for details, July 2023 Laboratory Technician £17k - £30k+ Biomedical Scientist £25k - £45k+ Food Scientist £20k - £45k+ Exercise Physiologist £20k - £48k Microbiologist £19k - £44k Nutritionist £27k - £40k 98 Science Course Title Entry Requirements Progression Level 2 First ExtendedCertificate Level 3, Apprenticeship or Employment Level 3 ExtendedDiploma University, Apprenticeship or Employment GCSESkills for Progression to Further Education (English, Maths and Science) 4GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, maths and science) No formal qualifications, just passion and commitment to your studies No formal qualifications, just passion and commitment to your studies Level 2 Are you interested in completing an apprenticeship? See page 34 formore information. Students took part in interactive workshops at our annual Healthcare Science Skills Showwith a number of organisations, including St Helens andWhiston Hospitals, Alder Hey, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital andMedical Mavericks. The event gave thema first-hand insight into the healthcare and science sector and themany career opportunities available in the industry. 99