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1 STEM CAREERS – THE FUTURE?

2 WHAT IS STEM? Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, for it will have a significant impact on your life! Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, for it will have a significant impact on your life! There are job opportunities across all occupations in NI but there is higher demand in those relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) There are job opportunities across all occupations in NI but there is higher demand in those relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)

3 STEM SUBJECTS Science Science Technology & Design Technology & Design Engineering Engineering Mathematics Mathematics ICT ICT Construction Construction Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics Health Sciences Health Sciences Agriculture Agriculture Psychology Psychology Food Science Food Science Manufacturing Manufacturing Business Studies Business Studies Economics Economics Accounts Accounts Psychology Psychology Home Economics Home Economics

4 Progression Pathways for STEM Careers Rural Learning Partnership 2014

5 Entry Requirements  The following Entry Requirements are the minimum recommended and include GCSE English and Maths.  Some courses may raise the requirements outlined.  For further enquires ask your Careers Teacher or contact the specific college.

6 Useful Web Addresses Northern Regional College (NRC) www.nrc.ac.uk NorthWest Regional College (NWRC) www.nwrc.ac.uk Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) www.belfastmet.ac.uk College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) www.cafre.ac.uk

7 IT Courses Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma IT 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma IT 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 2 A level passes passes 2 A level passes passes 180 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 120 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points

8 Engineering Courses - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma Eng 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma Eng 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A - C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points NB Most Engineering course require at least 1 technical subject (STEM?) for Level 3 entry or above

9 Health Care Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree Level 3 Qualification Qualification 160 UCAS Points200UCASPoints 260 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points

10 Sports Studies Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 140 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Points180-200UCASPoints

11 Science Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE GCSE (Min BB in D.A Science) Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

12 Technology, Construction Built Environment Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 100 UCAS Points Points 140 UCAS Points

13 Business /Accounting Courses Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points

14 Further Education Courses at CAFRE Further Education CourseGCSE’s Required Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Agriculture3 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 4 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Land Based Technology3 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology 5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology4 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture2 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horticulture4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 3 City and Guilds Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (Amenity Horticulture) 4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants2 GCSE’s Grade C, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Veterinary Nursing5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science

15 Higher Education Courses at CAFRE Higher Education CourseA Levels Required Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies100 UCAS points (DD), including a Science at A Level BSc Hons in Agriculture Technology3 A Levels Grade B’s including Biology or Chemistry, with GCSE DA Science BSc (Hons) in Food Technology240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Design and Nutrition240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Management and Marketing240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in Business Studies, HE or Science subject at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition and Health100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Manufacturing100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Horticulture100 UCAS points (DD)

16 Alternative Pathways to Higher Education Courses Rural Learning Partnership 2013/14

17 Careers in Engineering Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels

18 Careers in Health & Social Care Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels

19 Careers in Child Care Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology 3 A levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker 3 A levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker

20 Careers in Business Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 3 A levels 120 Points Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 2 BTEC Diploma Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

21 Careers in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT Level 2 Diploma in IT Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels

22 Careers in Science Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

23 Careers in Sport Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Foundation Degree in Sport B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Sport Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels

24 Careers in Food Technology Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition

25 Careers in Agriculture/ Land Based Management Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science

26 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses Rural Learning Partnership 2014

27 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements AccountingMinimum B in MathsAAA/AAB Actuarial Science5 or more A grades for QUB Minimum B in Maths. AAA including Maths Agriculture Technology CC - DA ScienceBBB including one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred) ArchitectureCC – DA Science QUB-Art desirable UU-Art Essential ABB - Maths and Science desirable UU- BBB including Art and a Science. BTEC - DDM Banking and FinanceCCC Biological Science Biology Human CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subject (Biology preferred) ABB in two Science subjects (A in Biology) BCC in Science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred) BTEC - DMM Biomedical Engineering B – Maths BB – DA Science BBC –including one STEM subject. BTEC – DMM BiochemistryCC – DA ScienceBBB including Chemistry and one Science subject

28 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements Biomedical ScienceGCSE passes in DA Science and Maths ABB including Biology and Chemistry BBB including two science subjects BTEC – DDM Business StudiesQUB – B in MathsABBAAB – BBB ChemistryCC – DA ScienceBBB including Chemistry and one other Science subject Civil Engineering (B.Eng) B – Maths BB – DA Science BBB – including Maths and one Science subject BTEC – DDM CCC- including one STEM subject BTEC – MMM Civil Engineering (M.Eng) CC – DA ScienceAAB including Maths and a Science subject (Physics preferred) BTEC – DDD BCC- including Maths and one STEM subject BTEC – DMM Clinical PhysiologyBB – DA ScienceABB-BBC including one STEM subject BTEC – DDM/DMM Computer ScienceBBB including one Science subject or ICT BTEC – DDM BBB/BBC – all subjects considered BTEC – DDM/DMM Construction, Engineering and Management BB – DA ScienceBBB – including two STEM subjects BTEC accepted

29 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements Criminology and Criminal Justice ABB BTEC – DDM DentistryDA ScienceAAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one other Science (Biology needed to AS level) DieteticsCC – DA ScienceBBB including two Science subjects (Chemistry preferred) EconomicsQUB – A in MathsABBBCC BTEC - DMM Electrical/Electronic Engineering CC - DA Science or TechnologyBBB including Maths and one STEM subject (Physics preferred) BBC including one STEM subject Environmental Biology CC - DA ScienceBBB including Biology Environmental Health/Science CC - DA ScienceBBB including one Science subject BTEC - DDM FinanceB - MathsABBBBB Food and NutritionCC – DA ScienceBBB including Biology or one other Science subject (Chemistry preferred) CCC including one Science subject BTEC - MMM Health and Social Care BBC BTEC - DMM

30 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements Information and Communications Technologies BBC – all subjects considered BTEC – DDD/DDM Marine Science Marine Biology CC - DA ScienceBBB including BiologyCCD including two Science subjects BTEC - MMM Mathematical StudiesA - MathsABB including A in Maths MedicineVery high GCSE profile (9 - A*)AAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one Science subject (Biology preferred) MicrobiologyBBB including Biology and Chemistry Midwifery5C – GCSE’s CC - DA Science BC/CCD including Biology BB/CCC for all other A levels BTEC - DMM Nursing5C – GCSE’s CC - DA Science BC/CCD including Biology BB/CCC for all other A levels BTEC - DMM BBC BTEC - DMM Occupational Therapy BBB BTEC - DMM OptometryCC – DA ScienceABB including two Science subjects

31 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements PharmacyCC – DA ScienceAAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology AS preferred) AAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology preferred) BTEC - DDD PhysicsCC – DA ScienceBBB including Maths and Physics PhysiotherapyCC - DA ScienceBBB including one Science subject BTEC - DDM PodiatryCC - DA ScienceBBB including one Science subject BTEC - DDM Quantity SurveyingABB all subjects considered PsychologyABBBBB/BBC BTEC - DMM RadiographyBB – DA ScienceBBB including one Science subject Speech and Language Therapy CC – DA ScienceBBB including English and one Science subject BTEC - DDM Sports and ExerciseCC – DA ScienceAAB including one Science subject or PE

32 Entry requirements for STEM Degree courses CourseGCSE Requirements (All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C) Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements Teaching ( Maths with Science) CC – DA Science Good GCSE profile St. Mary’s University College, Belfast ABB including Maths and one Science Technology with Design BBC including one STEM subject BTEC - DMM VeterinaryHigh GCSE ProfileUniversity of Glasgow AAA including Chemistry, Biology and a third academic subject (preferred Science) ZoologyCC – DA ScienceBBB including Biology

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38 STUDY STEM SUBJECTS AND YOU COULD ENJOY :  Excellent job prospects  High earning potential  Variety and challenge  Opportunities to travel and see the world  The chance to make a real difference to a sustainable future


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