JW John Wheatley College · Glasgow

Study Area

Science

Science courses in biology, chemistry, and applied sciences with practical lab skills for technical and research roles.

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Overview

Science courses in biology, chemistry, and applied sciences with practical lab skills for technical and research roles. Training runs for 12 weeks at our Glasgow campus, in small groups, with most of each week spent on practical work rather than in a lecture room. Participants who complete the programme receive a John Wheatley College certificate of completion.

Typical practical activities

What a week in the workshop actually looks like.

  • Laboratory technique and titrations
  • Microscopy and sample preparation
  • Recording and presenting results
  • Lab safety and COSHH procedure

Skills gained

What you should be able to do by the end of the programme.

  • Core laboratory technique
  • Accurate measurement and recording
  • Data presentation and interpretation
  • Laboratory safety

Career pathways

The kinds of roles these skills relate to. The College does not offer or guarantee employment.

  • Laboratory assistant and technician roles
  • Quality and sampling support work
  • Further vocational study in applied science

Programmes in this area

Each runs for 12 weeks. Choose one when you apply.

  • Applied Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Biological Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Biomedical Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Forensic Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Laboratory Technology

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Environmental Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Pharmacy Technician

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Metrology Technician

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Food Science & Technology

    12 modules · 12 weeks

  • Clinical Laboratory Science

    12 modules · 12 weeks