Applied Sciences
Course summary
Do you have an interest in research? Discovering how diseases are caused or how we invent new medicines? This course offers a mixture of hands-on practical activities, industry visits and study into the theory of science. Studying this course will provide you with the expert knowledge and skills you need to progress in your science career, students will graduate from top universities to study, pharmacy, radiography, biomedicine and many more. Whilst studying for this qualification you will also have the opportunity to gain work experiments in scientific environments, most of our learners will join pharmacies or shadow professionals. This combined with our enrichment programmed will allow you to gain a competitive edge when applying for your next steps. Level 3 Foundation Applied Science Learner: “I feel academically supported in this college, they have so many resources to help me excel on this course and some cool labs. At this college they are enriching me with skills to become a young adult, they are helping me in my studies to progress to my next steps. Staff take the time to understand who I am and where I want to be, this makes the college feel more personalized.”
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Applied Science | Grade L2M in Applied Science | — |
Biology | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
As published by the school
- Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Math's and Science (Combined Science, or two individual Sciences) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or above All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
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Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the year, this course provides a mixture of completing written assignments and projects as well as performing practical work that is assessed internally within the college allowing you to experiment with all assessment styles. There will also be some written examinations, assessed externally via Pearson, the BTEC awarding body.
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