Applied Sciences

Course summary

If you enjoy science subjects, practical laboratory work and prefer coursework to exams, this more work relatedly based course, linking the science you study to jobs using scientific skills might suit you. You can study it alongside A level science subjects or other level 3 qualifications, making it equally suitable for entry to science courses in higher education, or going straight into work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics and you will work towards the certificate in year one and the extended certificate in year two. You will cover important concepts in biology, chemistry and physics exploring the ways they are applied in the workplace, from cell biologists diagnosing diseases, materials scientists using chemistry to develop nanomaterials, to automotive engineers applying Newtons laws to designing cars. You will spend lots of time in the laboratory, planning and carrying out scientific investigations of the kind that professionals working in industry and medical science might undertake. You will explore the roles and career paths for scientists across a range of sectors and understand the specific skills and qualifications required for them. You will look at the ways scientific ideas are communicated to non-scientists as well as exploring the media and public perceptions of science through current topical issues. You will have the chance to take a module from a specific pathway from microbiology, medical physics or organic chemistry.