Applied Sciences
Winstanley College - Wigan
01695633244
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Course summary

You will cover a broad range of topics and skills from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is also a large amount of practical work in this subject which will enable you to develop your laboratory skills and work safely and accurately in a work-based environment. What will I study? Course content for the Applied Science Extended Certificate. The five core modules include: • Science fundamentals (unit 1) • Laboratory techniques (unit 2) • Control of hazards in the laboratory • Microbiology • Product testing techniques Where could it take me? Students have taken up places on undergraduate courses at a wide variety of universities, while others have taken up highly sought-after apprenticeships. Both courses can take you on to a variety of careers including nursing, sports science, physiotherapy, health care, primary education, midwifery, laboratory technician and much more.

Entry requirements

Students who achieve 40 points or more are guaranteed a place on a mixed programme ie a programme that combines one or more level 3 vocational courses plus a maximum of two A-Levels.

How you'll be assessed

Units 1 and 2 are assessed via written examinations (one additional written exam if you take the Applied Human Science Diploma). All other units are assessed via coursework marked internally

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWinstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF