Applied Sciences

Course summary

If you are interested in how science is used in a variety of workplaces, applied science is for you. You will look in detail at scientific organisations and investigate the techniques used in research laboratories and in the chemical and energy industries. You also learn how to collect data and study how the human body works. The course explores both practical and theoretical aspects of how science is used in healthcare centres, forensics, sports centres and other settings where science is used. A wide variety of teaching methods will be used from supported self-study to traditional teaching. You will also perform a lot of experiments and make extensive use of ICT to prepare your portfolio work. 30% of this course is portfolio assessed.