Applied Sciences

Course summary

If you’d like to study science at university - or want a stepping stone to a scientific career - our courses will give you the knowledge and practical skills to succeed. Depending on your chosen course, you’ll immerse yourself in fascinating topics such as microbiology, organic chemistry and astrophysics. You’ll get hands-on in our high-spec labs, learning practical techniques and conducting your own experiments - and explore different career options. Applied Science focuses on giving you an understanding of how science underpins modern life. Your studies will allow you to move on to a wide range of different careers. In class you will carry out practical tasks and also your own practical investigations to help you to apply your knowledge of science to real life situations. You will also have class discussions about topics currently in the news, which may have a huge impact on the world and the society in which we live. You will study in well-equipped laboratories with highly qualified staff, and we have a fantastic record of high achievement from our students. You will also able to go on various trips to a range of companies, enjoy fascinating talks from visiting speakers and do your own field work.