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.
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.
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
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF |
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.
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.
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