Applied Sciences

Course summary

The area of Applied Science encompasses a range of academic and practical skills, highly applicable to the world of industry. This course encourages students to explore the world around them and use different techniques to analyse biological and physical matter. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, if taken alongside further level 3 qualifications. Applied Science lessons are taught using a wide range of active learning approaches including practical investigations, skills, independent research and reporting. There is an emphasis on group work alongside formal classroom based activities taught in lesson. Applied Science will enable learners to progress to a degree programme chosen from a range of courses in the science sector. The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. This course brings together knowledge and understanding with practical and technical learning, providing successful students with a wide range of skills that they can then carry forward into a professional environment or higher education. These include problem solving, critical observation, communication, teamwork, research and analysis.