Post-16 Level 2 and 3 qualifications 2028: Science

Overview

We're seeking views on proposed subject content for new V Levels and Foundation Certificates in Science to be first taught from September 2028.

Why your views matter

This consultation seeks views on the content for 2028 qualifications in Science, including:

V Levels:

  • Science Research and Technology
  • Healthcare Science and Technology

Foundation Certificates:

  • Science

Responses will inform the final subject content, which is due to be published in February 2027.

Please read the consultation document and outline content before responding.

Share your views

Closes 23 Dec 2026

Opened 11 Nov 2026

Contact

Post16Level2and3.DELIVERY@EDUCATION.GOV.UK

Audiences

  • Adoptive parents
  • Awarding organisations
  • Bodies representing schools and local authorities
  • Employers
  • Experts and sector stakeholders
  • Foster carers
  • Further education colleges
  • Further Education leaders and workforce
  • Government bodies and departments
  • Headteachers
  • Higher Education leaders and workforce
  • Higher Education students and prospective students
  • Local authorities
  • Parents
  • Professional and academic stakeholders
  • Pupils
  • SENCOs
  • Sixth form colleges
  • Students
  • Subject matter experts and sector representatives
  • Teachers
  • Training providers
  • Universities

Interests

  • Post 16 Qualifications