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Page 1: STEM CAREERS – THE FUTURE?

STEM CAREERS – THE STEM CAREERS – THE FUTURE?FUTURE?

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WHAT IS STEM?WHAT IS STEM?

Choosing a career is one of the most Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever important decisions you will ever make, for it will have a significant make, for it will have a significant impact on your life!impact on your life!

There are job opportunities across There are job opportunities across all occupations in NI but there is all occupations in NI but there is higher demand in those relating to higher demand in those relating to Science, Technology, Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)and Maths (STEM)

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STEM SUBJECTSSTEM SUBJECTS ScienceScience Technology & DesignTechnology & Design EngineeringEngineering MathematicsMathematics ICTICT ConstructionConstruction Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Sciences Additional MathematicsAdditional Mathematics Health SciencesHealth Sciences AgricultureAgriculture PsychologyPsychology Food ScienceFood Science ManufacturingManufacturing Business StudiesBusiness Studies EconomicsEconomics AccountsAccounts PsychologyPsychology Home EconomicsHome Economics

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Progression Progression Pathways Pathways

for for STEM CareersSTEM Careers

Rural Learning Partnership 2014

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Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements The following Entry Requirements The following Entry Requirements

are the minimum recommended and are the minimum recommended and include GCSE English and Maths.include GCSE English and Maths.

Some courses may raise the Some courses may raise the requirements outlined.requirements outlined.

For further enquires ask your Careers For further enquires ask your Careers Teacher or contact the specific Teacher or contact the specific college.college.

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Useful Web AddressesUseful Web AddressesNorthern Regional College (NRC)Northern Regional College (NRC)

www.nrc.ac.uk

NorthWest Regional College (NWRC)NorthWest Regional College (NWRC)www.nwrc.ac.uk

Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC)Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC)www.belfastmet.ac.uk

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)(CAFRE)

www.cafre.ac.uk

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IT CoursesIT CoursesCourse / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form

SchoolSchool

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma IT Diploma IT

4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE

4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE

4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma ITDiploma IT

4 A – C4 A – CGCSEGCSE

4 A – C4 A – CGCSE GCSE

4 A – C4 A – CGCSEGCSE

5 A – C5 A – CGCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

2 A 2 A levellevel

passespasses

2 A 2 A levellevel

passespasses

180 UCAS180 UCASPointsPoints

200 UCAS200 UCASPointsPoints

120 UCAS120 UCASPointsPoints

200 UCAS200 UCASPointsPoints

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Engineering Courses - Engineering Courses - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, ManufacturingMechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing

Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form SchoolSchool

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Eng Diploma Eng

4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma EngDiploma Eng

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

5 A - C 5 A - C GCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

120 UCAS 120 UCAS Points Points

160 UCAS 160 UCAS Points Points

100 UCAS 100 UCAS PointsPoints

200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints

100 100 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

160 160 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

NB Most Engineering course require at least 1 technical subject (STEM?) for Level 3 entry or above

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Health Care Courses -Health Care Courses -

Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form SchoolSchool

Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma

4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A Applied A

levelslevels Diploma Diploma

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSE GCSE

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

5 A 5 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

Level 3 Level 3 Qualification Qualification

Level 3 Level 3 Qualification Qualification

160 160 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

200 200 UCAS UCAS PointsPoints

260 260 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

160 160 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

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Sports Studies Courses -Sports Studies Courses - Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form

SchoolSchool

Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma

4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

2 D 2 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSE GCSE

4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

5 A 5 A –– C C GCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

140 UCAS 140 UCAS PointsPoints

200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints

200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints

180-200 180-200 UCAS UCAS PointsPoints

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Science Courses -Science Courses - Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form

SchoolSchool

Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

2 D – E 2 D – E GCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

5 A – C 5 A – C

GCSEGCSE5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE

(Min BB in (Min BB in D.A D.A SciencScienc

e)e)

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

120 120 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

200 200 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

Rural Learning Partnership 2013

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Technology, Construction Built Technology, Construction Built Environment Courses -Environment Courses -

Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRCAFREE

66thth Form Form SchoolSchool

Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 DiplomaDiploma

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

2 D – E 2 D – E GCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C

GCSEGCSE5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

100 100 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

100 UCAS 100 UCAS PointsPoints

140 UCAS 140 UCAS PointsPoints

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Business /Accounting CoursesBusiness /Accounting CoursesCourse / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form

SchoolSchool

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Diploma

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE

Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels DiplomaDiploma

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE

4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE

5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE

Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation

degreedegree

120 UCAS 120 UCAS PointsPoints

100 100 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

200 200 UCAS UCAS

PointsPoints

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Further Education Courses at Further Education Courses at CAFRECAFREFurther Education Course GCSE’s Required

Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Agriculture 3 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 4 GCSE’s Grade D

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Land Based Technology 3 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 Technology 4 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science

Level 3 National Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health

5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science

Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture 2 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D

Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horticulture

4 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 Assistants 2 GCSE’s Grade C, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D

Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science

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Higher Education Courses at Higher Education Courses at CAFRECAFRE Higher Education Course A Levels Required

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

100 UCAS points (DD), including a Science at A Level

BSc Hons in Agriculture Technology 3 A Levels Grade B’s including Biology or Chemistry,

with GCSE DA Science

BSc (Hons) in Food Technology 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level

BSc (Hons) Food Design and Nutrition 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level

BSc (Hons) Food Management and Marketing 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in Business Studies,

HE or Science subject at A Level

Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition and Health 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a

Science at A Level

Foundation Degree in Food Manufacturing 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a

Science at A Level

Foundation Degree in Horticulture 100 UCAS points (DD)

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Alternative Pathways to Alternative Pathways to Higher Education Higher Education

CoursesCourses

Rural Learning Partnership Rural Learning Partnership 2013/142013/14

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Careers in EngineeringCareers in Engineering

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and 2 Science related subjects

Level 14 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses

BBB in A Levels

HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

Level 24 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

Foundation Degree in Engineering

CCD in A Levels

Level 24 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

Foundation Degree in Engineering

CCD in A Levels

Level 24 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

Level 14 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 24 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 EngineeringDDD in A Levels

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Careers in Health & Social Careers in Health & Social CareCare

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and a Science subjectLevel 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 SciencesSocial 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 SciencesSocial 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 SciencesSocial 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 SciencesSocial 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 SciencesSocial Sciences

Nursing / Midwifery

HNC / HND in Health & Social Care

DDD in 3 A Levels

Level 14 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 SciencesSocial Sciences

Nursing / Midwifery

HNC / HND in Health & Social Care

DDD in 3 A Levels

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and a Science subjectLevel 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 SciencesSocial Sciences

Nursing / Midwifery

HNC / HND in Health & Social Care

DDD in 3 A Levels

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Careers in Child CareCareers in Child Care

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and a Science subject

Level 14 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 asNanny, Classroom Assistant,

Health Worker

Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social

Work, Nursing, Psychology

Employment asNanny, 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 asNanny, 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 asNanny, 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 asNanny, 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 asNanny, Classroom Assistant,

Health Worker

Level 14 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 asNanny, Classroom Assistant,

Health Worker

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and a Science subject

Level 14 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 asNanny, Classroom Assistant,

Health Worker

3 A levels

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and a Science subject

Level 14 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 asNanny, Classroom Assistant,

Health Worker

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Careers in BusinessCareers in Business

Level 24 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 BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels

Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5

Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)

Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related 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 6Related 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 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6

Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD 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 6Related 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 BusinessCDD 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 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6

Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD 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 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6

Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and Science

3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD 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 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6

Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

Level 2 BTEC Diploma

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,

English and Science

3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD 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 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6

Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

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Careers in ITCareers in IT

Level 24 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 inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT

HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT

Level 24 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 24 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 24 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 inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

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 ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 24 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 ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 2 Diploma in IT

Level 24 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 ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

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 inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and

Maths

3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 2 Diploma in IT

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and

Maths

3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 2 Diploma in IT

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and

Maths

3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT

B.Sc Degree inComputing,

Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design

Foundation Degree in Computing

CDD in A Levels

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Careers in ScienceCareers in Science

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English,

Maths & Science

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Science

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science

B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science

Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery

Food ScienceBiomedical Science

MicrobiologyPharmacy

PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy

3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or

Physics

HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science

Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery

Food ScienceBiomedical Science

MicrobiologyPharmacy

PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy

3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or

Physics Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Science

B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science

Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery

Food ScienceBiomedical Science

MicrobiologyPharmacy

PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy

3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or

Physics

HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Science

B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science

Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery

Food ScienceBiomedical Science

MicrobiologyPharmacy

PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy

3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or

Physics

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science

HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Science

B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science

Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery

Food ScienceBiomedical Science

MicrobiologyPharmacy

PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy

3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or

Physics

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Careers in SportCareers in Sport

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Foundation Degree in Sport

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

Foundation Degree in Sport

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

B.Sc Degreein

Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise

Sports Studies

3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths

HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels

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Careers in Food Careers in Food TechnologyTechnology

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

& Science

Level 3 National Diploma in Food

Technology

Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing

B.Sc DegreeFood Technology

Food Design and Nutrition

3 A levels AAB including Science or HE

Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing

B.Sc DegreeFood Technology

Food Design and Nutrition

Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing

B.Sc DegreeFood Technology

Food Design and Nutrition

Level 3 National Diploma in Food

Technology

Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing

B.Sc DegreeFood 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 DegreeFood Technology

Food Design and Nutrition

Level 25 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 DegreeFood Technology

Food Design and Nutrition

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Careers in Agriculture/Careers in Agriculture/Land Based ManagementLand Based Management

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

B.Sc Degreein

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 Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 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 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

Level 14 GCSE’s D-G

Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in

Agriculture/Land Based Technology

B.Sc Degreein

Agriculture and Rural Studies

Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies

3 A levels BBB including Biology or

Chemistry

Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths

and DA Science

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Entry requirements for Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursesSTEM Degree courses

Rural Learning Partnership Rural Learning Partnership 20142014

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses

Course GCSE 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

Accounting Minimum B in Maths AAA/AAB AAA/AAB

Actuarial Science

5 or more A grades for QUBMinimum B in Maths.

AAA including Maths

Agriculture Technology

CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred)

Architecture CC – DA ScienceQUB-Art desirable UU-Art Essential

ABB - Maths and Science desirable

UU- BBB including Art and a Science.BTEC - DDM

Banking and Finance

CCC

Biological ScienceBiology Human

CC - DA ScienceCC - 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 – MathsBB – DA Science

BBC –including one STEM subject.BTEC – DMM

Biochemistry CC – DA Science BBB including Chemistry and one Science subject

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses

Course GCSE 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 Science

GCSE passes in DA Science and Maths

ABB including Biology and Chemistry

BBB including two science subjectsBTEC – DDM

Business Studies

QUB – B in Maths ABB AAB – BBB

Chemistry CC – DA Science BBB including Chemistry and one other Science subject

Civil Engineering (B.Eng)

B – MathsBB – DA Science

BBB – including Maths and one Science subjectBTEC – DDM

CCC- including one STEM subjectBTEC – MMM

Civil Engineering (M.Eng)

CC – DA Science AAB including Maths and a Science subject (Physics preferred)BTEC – DDD

BCC- including Maths and one STEM subjectBTEC – DMM

Clinical Physiology

BB – DA Science ABB-BBC including one STEM subjectBTEC – DDM/DMM

Computer Science

BBB including one Science subject or ICTBTEC – DDM

BBB/BBC – all subjects consideredBTEC – DDM/DMM

Construction, Engineering and Management

BB – DA Science BBB – including two STEM subjectsBTEC accepted

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses

Course GCSE 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

ABBBTEC – DDM

Dentistry DA Science AAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one other Science (Biology needed to AS level)

Dietetics CC – DA Science BBB including two Science subjects (Chemistry preferred)

Economics QUB – A in Maths ABB BCCBTEC - DMM

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

CC - DA Science or Technology

BBB including Maths and one STEM subject (Physics preferred)

BBC including one STEM subject

Environmental Biology

CC - DA Science BBB including Biology

Environmental Health/Science

CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM

Finance B - Maths ABB BBB

Food and Nutrition

CC – DA Science BBB including Biology or one other Science subject (Chemistry preferred)

CCC including one Science subjectBTEC - MMM

Health and Social Care

BBCBTEC - DMM

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses

Course GCSE 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 consideredBTEC – DDD/DDM

Marine ScienceMarine Biology

CC - DA Science BBB including Biology CCD including two Science subjectsBTEC - MMM

Mathematical Studies

A - Maths ABB including A in Maths

Medicine Very high GCSE profile (9 - A*)

AAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one Science subject (Biology preferred)

Microbiology BBB including Biology and Chemistry

Midwifery 5C – GCSE’sCC - DA Science

BC/CCD including BiologyBB/CCC for all other A levelsBTEC - DMM

Nursing 5C – GCSE’sCC - DA Science

BC/CCD including BiologyBB/CCC for all other A levelsBTEC - DMM

BBCBTEC - DMM

Occupational Therapy

BBBBTEC - DMM

Optometry CC – DA Science ABB including two Science subjects

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescoursesCourse GCSE 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

Pharmacy CC – DA Science AAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology AS preferred)

AAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology preferred)BTEC - DDD

Physics CC – DA Science BBB including Maths and Physics

Physiotherapy CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM

Podiatry CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM

Quantity Surveying

ABB all subjects considered

Psychology ABB BBB/BBCBTEC - DMM

Radiography BB – DA Science BBB including one Science subject

Speech and Language Therapy

CC – DA Science BBB including English and one Science subjectBTEC - DDM

Sports and Exercise

CC – DA Science AAB including one Science subject or PE

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Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescoursesCourse GCSE 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 ScienceGood GCSE profile

St. Mary’s University College, BelfastABB including Maths and one Science

Technology with Design

BBC including one STEM subjectBTEC - DMM

Veterinary High GCSE Profile University of GlasgowAAA including Chemistry, Biology and a third academic subject (preferred Science)

Zoology CC – DA Science BBB including Biology

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Comparing Comparing qualification levels qualification levels

with potential with potential earningsearnings

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Comparing Comparing qualification levels qualification levels

with Career Demandswith Career Demands

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STUDY STEM SUBJECTS STUDY STEM SUBJECTS AND YOU COULD ENJOY AND YOU COULD ENJOY ::

Excellent job prospectsExcellent job prospects

High earning potentialHigh earning potential

Variety and challengeVariety and challenge

Opportunities to travel and see the worldOpportunities to travel and see the world

The chance to make a real difference to a The chance to make a real difference to a sustainable futuresustainable future