Applied Science

Course summary

Choosing to study applied science is a great decision to make for lots of reasons and will sharpen students' skills for employment or further study and help them achieve their ambitions and career goals. The course focuses on giving students the opportunity to acquire technical and employability skills, knowledge and understanding which are transferrable. The course enables individuals to meet changing circumstances or general changes in applied science practice, provision or environment. An integral part of our teaching of applied science is practical work, where all students will be expected to carry out scientific procedures including colorimeters, microscopic work, titration, making standard solutions, thin and paper chromatography. As research and communication are an integral part of applied science, all students are provided with text books and teacher-created resources to support their knowledge and understanding of the course content.