Science

If you are focused on a career in science, our A-level, Science and Access to HE faculty equips learners with the skills, knowledge and mindset required to make a success of their next step – with a particular focus on university progression.

Our full-time science programmes offer learners the opportunity to study on A-level, BTEC or Access to HE programmes, with specialisms available in applied or forensic science. 

All of these programmes equip you with the skills you need to progress to university and enter a career in a wide range of STEM industries, including science, technology, engineering and maths. 

Subjects 

• Applied science - This programme will give you the opportunity to acquire a range of technical skills and attributes essential for successful performance in a science-related career. 
• Forensic science - Learn the exciting techniques used from different scientific disciplines, ranging from visual examination to physical or chemical analysis, in the discipline of forensic science. 

Qualifications

We offer a range of science qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A-levels), allowing for university study on completion. 

Facilities

Our A-levels, Science and Access to HE faculty equips learners with the skills, knowledge and mindset required to make a success of their next step – with a particular focus on university progression.  You will work in the science laboratories and will be taught by our experienced specialist staff.

Career pathways

At Activate Learning, we provide every student with a career pathway – a plan, with clear, practical steps you can take to achieve the career of your dreams.

This will help you get the skills, attributes and knowledge that future employers want, giving you a greater chance of success.

Our career pathway maps will show you the best routes through college, higher education and employment and into the most popular industry sectors.  

Student success

Students are encouraged to pursue additional activities during their time with us, both to broaden their skills and prepare them for their next step. As well as getting involved in decision making via the colleges’ Learner Voice networks, some students take up internships during the summer. Last year this included science students joining the prestigious Nuffield Research Placement Scheme. A-level students also complete supplementary studies, which for most lead to an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). All of this combines to help your UCAS application catch the attention of university admissions teams. We are proud of our ‘added value’ ratings. This demonstrates that our students make more rapid progress through their studies, with many achieving grades beyond what was predicted at GCSE. 

What’s happening in Science

30 October 2019

Reading College welcomes school pupils for inspiring STEM course