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    Newcastle College Science 3

    Adults 19+

    Science

    You will be practical in nature and have a keen interest in the ever changing world of science. You will enjoy problem solving and finding solutions. If this sounds like you, a science course at Newcastle College could be just what you are looking for.


    You might already be working in industry and have your sights set on a promotion, or you might be thinking about a change and embarking on a completely different career path. Whatever your focus, we will help you get to where you want to be.

    Industry experienced tutors will be on hand to support you and help you to develop the skills and knowledge the science industry needs now. 

    You will have access to an instrumentation centre, fully equipped modern science labs, microbiology analysis labs and more, all designed with you in mind.

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    What can I study?

    GCSE in Biology

    By studying GCSE Biology, you will gain a good understanding of human biology, organisms, evolution and the environment.

    Length: 3 hours per week for 30 weeks
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Science Biochemical (Pharmacy) Access to Higher Education - Level 3

    If you're looking to study alongside industry-experienced tutors and want to start a career in biochemical science or pharmacy, this Access to HE course can help get you there.

    Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Engineering Science Access to Higher Education - Level 3

    Love science? If you want to be in your element, the Engineering Science Access to HE course is for you.

    Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Environmental Science and Green Energy Access to Higher Education - Level 3

    Got your sights set on studying Environmental Science at Uni? Need the right qualifications? Study an Access to Higher Education course.

    Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Psychology Access to Higher Education - Level 3

    Learn everything from biological and developmental psychology to cognitive and social psychology as well as how to put these psychological principles into practice.

    Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    What can I do with a Science qualification?

    Chemical scientists Biological Scientists and Biochemists Physical Scientists

    Daily tasks:

    • Develops procedures for quality control of manufactured products.
    • Tests techniques and processes for reliability under a variety of conditions.
    • Analyses results and experimental data.
    • Conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials.
    • Develops experimental procedures, instruments and recording and testing systems.

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    • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
    • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
    • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
    • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
    • Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
    • Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
    • Studies the physical and chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Applies mathematical models and techniques to assist in the solution of scientific problems in industry and commerce and seeks out new applications of mathematical analysis.
    • Observes, records and collates data on atmospheric conditions from weather stations, satellites, and observation vessels to plot and forecast weather conditions.
    • Uses surveys, seismology and other methods to determine the earth.
    • Conducts experiments and tests and uses mathematical models and theories to investigate the structure and properties of matter, transformations and propagations of energy, the behaviour of particles and their interaction with various forms of energy.

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