Science Recent research suggests that a surge in investment in Lancashire's life sciences sector over the next decade will create 3,200 extra skilled jobs. If this supports your career aspirations now is the perfect time to pursue a qualification in this highly paid sector. Course list What Uni Reviews Good and comfortable with lots of help available and lots of facilities to help with learning. The teachers are very helpful and give you time to increase your skills. ***** - Anonymous The tutors went above and beyond. **** - Ashleigh Winchester Loved it! ***** - Samantha Thorpe Prev Next Potential careers in... Biological TestingLaboratory ResearchMarine Conservation Welcome to Science at B&FCIf you want to walk in the footsteps of individuals like Chris Packham, David Attenborough, Maggie Aderin-Pocock or Professor Brian Cox, then studying science at B&FC means you are already beginning to build the knowledge and skills that could lead to an exciting career in one of the many scientific disciplines.The quality of our provision is reflected in the professional accreditation we have achieved and the facilities we invest in to ensure our students work with industry-standard equipment. Opportunities are vast and with the right skills, students can expect to achieve higher-than-average salaries and quick progression to senior roles. Affording your courseWe know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.There really is nothing to pay up front. You can get a tuition fee loan and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25K.Even when you're earning £30,000, the repayments are only £37.50 per month.You can get help towards living and childcare costs.Graduates, on average, earn approximately £10K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £600 extra per month. What our students say "My children are all grown up so I felt like it was my turn to start my career now."- Jemma "I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better." - Yvonne, degree-level student £32,400 Average annual salary in this sector STEM assured status 88,047 Annual job openings in the North West What we offer... Course TitleStart DateDay(s)DurationApplied Science - Certificate of Higher Education08/09/25Tue1 YearApplied Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Foundation Degree08/09/25Tue2 YearsApplied Science (Biotechnology) - Foundation Degree08/09/25Tue2 YearsApplied Science (Environmental Science) - Foundation Degree08/09/25Tue2 YearsHuman Biosciences - BSc Hons Degree - Topup08/09/25Mon & Tue1 YearMarine Biology - BSc Hons Degree - Topup08/09/25Tue & Thur1 Year Close Previous Next Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Student case study - Abigail Why did you decide to study this qualification?I was only interested in science at school and this course gave me lots of options when it came to choosing a career pathway.Why did you choose B&FC?I didn't feel the need to go away to university and the course here was equivalent to any I could have done elsewhere. Having the degree awarded by Lancaster University makes a difference too.What have been the benefits of studying here?The tutors and the facilities are incredible. The equipment is exactly like you would use in industry so it's a great introduction to lab work before you actually get into the workplace.What are you hoping to do in the future?I'm really interested in finding a position in lab work probably in a hospital setting. Pathology would definitely be one option as would haematology. Eventually, I'd like to head up a laboratory. Study Support - at a glance We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)One-to-one and group study support sessionsPre-degree preparation workshopsIT Support Still unsure?Learn more about our Science courses from the course list above.Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about Science degree-level study at B&FC.Call: 01253 504343Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk Scroll to Top