Applied Sciences

Course summary

"This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels. This programme will suit you if you would like a career in the field of Medicine, but do not have the high grades required to study to be a doctor. It will offer you an alternative route to working in this field. You will explore the practical side of science, with an emphasis on medical application. KEY TOPICS Scientific principles and practical techniques Laboratory organisation Workplace practices and medical ethics Human physiology Contemporary issues in science Microbiology and genetic engineering YOU WILL Carry out practical laboratory procedures Plan and perform your own investigations Attend a one-week work placement Explore medical careers"