Physical Sciences Pathway

Leading to employment within the Pharmacist, Research Scientist, and Astronomer industries.

Discover our courses

There are three routes you can take on the Physical Sciences Career Pathway to help you reach your dream career, you can choose to follow the A-Level route, the Vocational Route or the T-Level route.

Please note, some subjects may not be available at both campuses. Subject combinations can depend on the course/profession, so please check university requirements.

A-Levels

Mandatory A-Level Subjects

You should choose at least one of the following mandatory subjects.

Optional A-Level Subjects

In addition to the above, please choose the remaining complementary subjects you'd like to study below.

Vocational

You should choose one of the following:

T-Level

You should choose one of the following:

Additional Qualifications

If you choose to study the A-Level or Vocational route you can also study the below qualifications across two years:

Adult & Higher Education Related Courses

Looking to change or further your career? Our Adult & HE courses will help you achieve your dream.

Skills

By taking this career pathway you will develop a number of skills that are required. These include:

Technical Skills

Green/sustainable understanding

Transferable Skills

Data analysis

IT skills

Communication

Research

Problem Solving

Health and Safety

Progress to a career in the Physical Sciences Sector 

Astronomer Metallurgist Pharmacist Sound Engineer
Geophysicist Meteorologist Research Scientist Water Technician