Applied Sciences

Course summary

If you enjoy science subjects, and 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 another level 3 work-related 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. You'll learn about the important concepts in biology, chemistry and physics and explore how they are applied in the workplace, from cell biologists diagnosing diseases to materials scientists using their understanding of chemistry to develop nanomaterials to automotive engineers applying Newton's laws 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. You'll have the opportunity to choose an optional module from a range including topics such as the applications of chemistry, genetics and genetic engineering, astronomy and space science.