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T Level Health and Science - Support of Midwifery 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

Midwives stand the test of time. They are with mothers from the earliest days, through birth, and as they adjust to their new lives. Midwives have supported women during their most exciting and terrifying moments for years, decades, and even centuries. By taking the health and science T Level with a midwifery focus, you join a caring community. This programme, created by practicing midwives, prepares you for a hands-on role in healthcare. The two-year course supports the midwifery team and equips you with essential skills. By the end of your journey, you will confidently step into any birthing room, antenatal class, or home birth. You�ll be ready to support mothers, babies, and midwives with grace.

Course Details

You step into your first year, ready to master important health and science concepts. You'll learn key principles and regulations needed for any healthcare role. Get ready for managing information, health and safety guidelines, and good clinical practice. With the basics covered, the year takes you on a healthcare journey. You�ll explore: - Real-world infection prevention and control - Person-centred care, health, and wellbeing - Human anatomy and physiology - Diseases and disorders By the end of the year, you'll dive into the various roles and career paths in healthcare. You�ll also consider the different employers and organisations you could work for. You step into your first year, ready to master important health and science concepts. You'll learn key principles and regulations needed for any healthcare role. Get ready for managing information, health and safety guidelines, and good clinical practice. With the basics covered, the year takes you on a healthcare journey. You�ll explore: - Real-world infection prevention and control - Person-centred care, health, and wellbeing - Human anatomy and physiology - Diseases and disorders By the end of the year, you'll dive into the various roles and career paths in healthcare. You�ll also consider the different employers and organisations you could work for.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

In the two-year course, you will take several formal assessments. These include external exams, controlled assessments, practical summary assignments, and an employer-led project. Together, these assessments will give you an overall grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. At the end of the T Level, you will earn a nationally recognized certificate. This certificate will show your achievements clearly and 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...

Your T-level in healthcare and science is the start of an exciting, rewarding vocation. From here, you can step into a midwife team in a supporting role or move into a higher-level apprenticeship or a degree. More than a career, midwifery is a beautiful way of life. Our independent careers advisors have all the information, advice, and guidance you need, and they�re always available for a natter if you need help planning your way forward.

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