Applied Sciences

Course summary

There are six mandatory units and two optional units: Unit 1: Principles and Application of Science I Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their application Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II Unit 6: Investigative Project (Assignment, internally marked) Optional units chosen for the course are: Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems and Unit 11: Genetics and Genetic Engineering. A very wide range of teaching styles are used in the course. There is a big emphasis on practical work. The course will give you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills including practical skills so that you can present your work.