This programme is equivalent to three A Levels and can provide access into either apprenticeship programmes or university courses. It is intended to provide a broad range of knowledge, skills, and experiences to allow you progress onto your chosen specialist areas of Science, including 45 days of work experience. Students selecting this course will have a clear determination and passion for the subject areas. They will also need high levels of resilience in to keep up with the challenge of the coursework assessed elements, and effective time management and self-study skills to achieve in the examined elements. All students will develop a general understanding of science: Working within the health and science sector Health, safety and environmental regulations Managing information and data Principles of good scientific and clinical practice Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology They will also learn about topics specific to science: Understanding the science sector Further science knowledge, including cell cycle and cellular respiration, enzyme and protein structure, pathogens, classification of biological materials, kinetic changes and relevant analytical techniques Scientific methodology Experimental equipment and techniques Ethics of science