Applied Science

Course summary

Choosing to study the Applied Science is a great decision to make for lots of reasons. More and more employers are looking for well qualified people to work within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You will sharpen your skills for employment or further study and help you to achieve your ambitions and career goals. The course has been developed in the science sector. It focuses on giving students the opportunity to acquire technical and employability skills, knowledge and understanding which are transferable. The course enables individuals to meet changing circumstances, whether these arise from a shift in their own status or employment, or general changes in applied science practice, provision, or environment. An integral part of our teaching in Applied Science is practical work and all students will be expected to carry out scientific procedures including colorimeters, microscopes, titration, making standard solutions, thin and paper chromatography. As research and communication are an integral part of Applied Science all students are provided with textbooks and outstanding teacher-created resources to support their knowledge and understanding of the course content.