You'll learn about the important concepts in biology, chemistry and physics and explore the ways in which they are applied in the workplace, from cell biologists diagnosing diseases, materials scientists using chemistry to develop nanomaterials, to automotive engineers applying the laws of physics to designing cars. You'll spend a considerable amount of time in the laboratory, planning and carrying out scientific investigations of the kind that professionals working in the chemical and life sciences industries might undertake. There are additional optional modules covering topics such as the applications of chemistry to industry, biology applications in medicine such as genetics and genetic engineering, materials or forensic science modules and physics applications such as astronomy and space science. You will attend lectures, take part in workshops, computer-based and practical exercises, visit laboratories and university science departments as well as carry out individual and group assignments. A significant amount of time will be spent developing your practical laboratory skills. There will be a period of scientific work experience during the course. You could go directly into employment or an apprenticeship in technician level roles in scientific research such as medical physics technician, pharmaceutical technician, chemical tester, biotechnology laboratory assistant. Alternatively, you could move on to onto further study towards a science related foundation degree / degree. You could also consider an applied science degree apprenticeship like those offered by Rolls Royce, GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever.