Our dedicated workforce of scientists and healthcare professionals have never been more important to us. If you have a passion for improving the health and well-being of patients, this could be the industry for you. Our courses range from a Level 3 in Science for those looking to lead on research and innovation, to Access courses that will help you get to university to train as a healthcare professional. Our lecturers have vast knowledge and experience within the science and healthcare sectors and have worked in the industry for a number of years.
Science
Our science programmes are the ideal starting point to explore a broad range of careers within the science sector.
If you have an interest in science or scientific investigation, research and development, our courses will help you build a portfolio of practical and academic scientific skills.
We aim to develop science technicians, who are technically ready to enter employment and carry out a wide range of tasks. Furthermore, you could progress onto an apprenticeship within one of the many local industries or higher education to study biomedical, forensic or other science subjects.
If you have always wanted a career in science but lack the qualifications required for university, our Access to Science course will help you gain the foundation skills and qualifications to reach your goal.
Our Science programmes aim to provide you with the appropriate skills to technically enable a laboratory to function effectively within a wide range of industries, including food manufacturing, engineering, cosmetics, NHS trusts, environmental agencies, education and pharmaceutical.
Health
If you're passionate about making a real difference to people's lives, a career in healthcare could be for you!
Our Access to HE courses in Healthcare are designed for people who strive for a career in healthcare but currently don’t have the right qualifications to get to university. We have pathways in healthcare, humanities and social science, nursing and midwifery.
We have wide reaching partnerships in the health and social care industry, giving you first-hand experience and skills. Our industry links include Staffordshire Connects, Staffordshire County Council and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust, as well as other local and national healthcare providers.
So whether you’re striving for a career as a midwife/nurse, scientist/pharmacist, social work or a range of other career options, Access to HE courses give you the foundation skills and qualifications to take you to your next step.
In addition, our distance learning courses covering key areas in healthcare settings are a great way to supplement your knowledge and skills while working in the healthcare sector.
Career options
- Biochemistry
- Biologist
- Biomedical
- Science
- Chemist
- Drug Researchers
- Forensic Scientists
- Physicist
- Scenes of Crime Officer
- Midwife/nurse
