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T Level Health and Science - Support of Adult Nursing Team Specialism

Leicester College

Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW

T Level Technical Qualification
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 07 September 2026
Abbey Park Campus
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The Health and Science T level focuses on adult nursing team support. It includes essential content that employers want. Industry leaders designed this two-year course to prepare you for a role in health and science. With dedicated classmates, you�ll gain the skills to work as an adult healthcare assistant. You can also move on to a higher-level apprenticeship or a degree. For 80% of the T level, you�ll be in the classroom. You�ll learn key scientific concepts and regulations for the health and science sector. This knowledge prepares you for a 45-day placement with an adult nursing team. You�ll work on an employer-set project, giving you real experience as an adult healthcare assistant. You�ll also participate in activities that build your personal skills, like confidence and character. This will help you thrive in your chosen career.

Course Details

Step into your year-one classroom. A world of essential health and science knowledge awaits. You learn about person-centered care, health, and wellbeing. You also discover how to manage personal information. You dive into the science of diseases, disorders, and human anatomy. Your tutors explain how to prevent and control infections in health settings. You explore how the industry works. You learn about healthcare roles, pathways, and the diverse employers you might work for. Your friendly tutors introduce vital contexts, theories, and principles in health and science. By the end of year one, you�ll have a solid grasp of core scientific concepts and key regulations. This includes managing information, health and safety, and good scientific practice. Step into your year-one classroom. A world of essential health and science knowledge awaits. You learn about person-centered care, health, and wellbeing. You also discover how to manage personal information. You dive into the science of diseases, disorders, and human anatomy. Your tutors explain how to prevent and control infections in health settings. You explore how the industry works. You learn about healthcare roles, pathways, and the diverse employers you might work for. Your friendly tutors introduce vital contexts, theories, and principles in health and science. By the end of year one, you�ll have a solid grasp of core scientific concepts and key regulations. This includes managing information, health and safety, and good scientific practice.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Throughout the two-year course, you will complete several formal assessments, including external exams, controlled assessments, practical summary assignments, and an employer-led project. These assessments combine to produce an overall grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. At the end of the T Level, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate that provides a clear breakdown of your achievements, and the qualification can be worth up to 168 UCAS points.

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto the Health and Science T Level, you must be aged 16�18 on 31 August in the year you start the course and have five GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including maths, English, and double science.

Your next steps...

With your T level in healthcare and science under your belt, you are ready to start your career as a healthcare assistant or take a higher level apprenticeship or a degree. We have independent careers advisors to walk you through your next steps, sharing information, advice and guidance to give you the confidence to kickstart your career.

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