Life Sciences - Eccles Sixth Form College

In the Life Sciences department at Eccles Sixth Form College, we offer exciting opportunities for students to study a variety of Life Sciences courses, ranging from Level 1 to Level 3.

These include our Animal Management, Veterinary Nursing, Equine Studies, and Applied Science courses. Each program is designed to equip students with the essential academic knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue careers in these dynamic fields.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, VETERINARY NURSING & EQUINE STUDIES

Units of study cover Animal Management, Veterinary Nursing, and Equine Studies, focusing on animal health, welfare, husbandry, and sciences of domestic, exotic, and wildlife species. These courses equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in education or employment. Practical skills are developed through hands-on experience in our animal centre, labs, and veterinary nursing suite, alongside work experience.

Animal Management Animal Nursing Assistant Equine Studies

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

APPLIED SCIENCE

This course is designed to combine an in-depth study of biology, chemistry and physics allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge in all three disciplines. Most importantly, students will develop their skills in order to conduct practical experiments to a professional standard. This will prepare them perfectly for further study or employment within the industry. Units of study have been carefully chosen to combine biology, chemistry, physics and maths.

Applied Science