Applied Sciences

Course summary

This course helps you to build the skills and techniques necessary for a successful career in science or higher education. This qualification is the equivalent of three A Levels and is suitable for students who have studied GCSE sciences at school including single sciences at GCSE, or double award as well as BTEC First Applied Science. Seven Mandatory Units (Including externally assessed examinations): • Principles and Applications of Science I (Exam) • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques • Science Investigation Skills (Exam) • Laboratory Techniques and their Application • Principles and Applications of Science II (Exam) • Investigative Project • Contemporary Issues in Science (Exam) Plus, six specialist units, which may include some of the following: • Physiology of Human Body Systems • Human Regulation and Reproduction • Genetics and Genetic Engineering • Diseases and Infections • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry • Applications of Organic Chemistry • Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques • Industrial Chemical Reactions • Practical Chemical Analysis • Biomedical Science • Medical Physics Applications The optional units are subject to change. If you gain entry to the course with Level 2 qualifications other than a GCSE in English Language or Maths you will be required to take GCSE English or Maths alongside the main programme.