Applied Sciences

Course summary

This qualification allows learners to acquire technical and employability skills through the knowledge and understanding of science. It provides a range of scientific experiences, covering aspects of Chemistry, Physics and Biology, as well as laboratory and industrial science. The course requires commitment and the ability to set targets in coursework deadlines. Students will develop a range of transferable skills in numeracy, ICT, team work, research and communication. For students who wish their learning to be practical and active, this is a highly relevant qualification. The first year will comprise of the following mandatory units: • Unit 1: Key Concepts in Science • Unit 2: Applied Experimental Techniques • Unit 3: Science in the Modern World The second year will cover the following units: • Unit 4: The Human Body • Unit 5: Investigating Science Unit 6: To be chosen from Unit 6a: Microbiology, 6b: Medical Physics or 6c: Organic Chemistry