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    Newcastle College Science 11

    Science

    Driven by a passion to make things better, Science at Newcastle College offers a multidisciplinary experience for students who want to specialise in applied sciences, bio-chemistry, forensics or psychology. We deliver courses for all ages, with college (16-18), adult, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities are the perfect place to turn your curiosity into discovery. Client-led opportunities offer an excellent way to gain hands-on experience. We have worked with the likes of Akzo Nobel, CPI, Nestlé, Quantum, Suez, Sterling and Parker Hannifin. Browse our courses now if you want to see where a career in science could take you.

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    College 16 to 18 Adults 19+

    Science at Newcastle College

    What can I do with a qualification in Science?

    Chemical scientists Research and Development Managers Laboratory Technicians Medical and Dental Technicians Psychologists

    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.

    Median Salary

    £35,281 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
    • Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team.
    • Develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken.
    • Liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.
    • Establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions.

    Median Salary

    £51,905 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Records and collates data obtained from experimental work and documents all work carried out.
    • Operates and services specialised scientific equipment, undertakes prescribed measurements and analyses and ensures that sterile conditions necessary for some equipment are maintained.
    • Grows cultures of bacteria and viruses, prepares tissue sections and other organic and inorganic material for examination and stains and fixes slides for microscope work.
    • Prepares and analyses body fluids, secretions and/or tissue to detect infections or to examine the effects of different drugs.
    • Sets up and assists with the construction and the development of scientific apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

    Median Salary

    £23,297 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Takes samples for clinical examination.
    • Performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients.
    • Measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs.
    • Makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements.
    • Undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry.
    • Operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments.

    Median Salary

    £30,753 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.
    • Applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc..
    • Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
    • Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders.
    • Analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour.
    • Observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics.
    • Develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
    • Develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results.

    Median Salary

    £50,614 View more

    Meet our students and tutors

    Ivana Odobo Student Profile

    Ivana Odobo

    Level 3 Science

    "I came to the UK a year ago from Italy. The teaching here is very different, here the teaching environment is more comfortable and teachers are very approachable. I have made a lot of friends not just in my class but across the college."

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