Science If 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. £32,400 Average salary in this sector 88,047 Annual job openings in the North West Courses Careers Facilities Student and tutor experience Courses Our science programmes have been co-created with employers to deliver the technical and transferable skills needed to succeed in your chosen field and our STEM Assured status demonstrates our commitment to providing a consistently high standard of training aligned with industry requirements. You will access outstanding facilities and experiential learning through first-rate industry placements. Filters Age: - Any -16-1819+Business owner/employeeUniversity Level Qualification Type: - Any -Access to HE DiplomaApprenticeshipsApprenticeships and TraineeshipsDegree LevelDiplomaDiploma and Triple DiplomaEmployability - Maths English and DigitalFast Track to DegreeFor BusinessGCSEGatewayProfessionally AccreditedT LevelsUniversity Level ApprenticeshipsUp-skilling and Re-skillingUp-skilling and Re-skilling - Adult Funded Apply Course NameCourse Code Animal Care - Level 2SS1FE008 Animal Science - Level 3SS1FE005 Animal Science - Level 3 Triple DiplomaSS1FE014 Applied Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Foundation DegreeSS1HE01 Applied Science (Analytical Science) - Foundation Degree progression from Certificate of Higher Education*SS1HE10 Applied Science (Biotechnology) - Foundation DegreeSS1HE03 Applied Science (Biotechnology) - Foundation Degree progression from Certificate of Higher Education*SS1HE12 Applied Science (Environmental Science) - Foundation DegreeSS1HE02 Applied Science (Environmental Science) - Foundation Degree progression from Certificate of Higher Education*SS1HE11 Applied Science (Forensic and Analytical Pathway) - Level 3 Triple DiplomaSS1FE011 Pagination Previous Page Next Page Most popular career routes Scientists are among the most highly paid professionals in the North West with opportunities available within research organisations, manufacturing and engineering companies, universities, schools, hospitals and government departments. According to research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, a surge in R&D investment in Lancashire’s life sciences sector over the next decade will create 3,200 extra skilled jobs and more than £238m of extra growth. Most popular career routes: Biological Scientist or Biochemist | Biologist | Biomedical Scientist | Chemist | Food Scientist or Technologist | Forensic Scientist | Laboratory Technician | Research Scientist Facilities Fully equipped science laboratories enable students to undertake a range of experiments appropriate to their course whilst access to the latest computer software facilitates the design of scientific trials and data capture all of which is critical to scientific practice in the workplace. What our students and tutors say: I was surprised but delighted to win this award. I have enjoyed my time at B&FC and have learned many new skills which I am sure will benefit me both at work and through my time at university. Studying a Level 3 Triple Diploma has given me much more practical experience to prepare me for my dream career in dentistry. - Mica Mullender – BTEC Science Student of the Year 2018 The tutors are great – they’ve been through it all so you learn so much. I’d like to work in a hospital path lab eventually. I want to make a difference and make my children proud.” - Ricardo Prada, FD/BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences I was advised early on that you will get out of it what you put in and I’m over the moon with my result. The tutors are excellent and are really knowledgeable about their subjects.” - Thom Clough, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management Prev Next