Applied Sciences

Course summary

This two-year course is equivalent to 3 A Levels and covers the fundamentals of science, working in the science industry, scientific investigation and practical techniques, perceptions of science and application of numbers. You will also study mathematics, statistics, human physiology, microbiology techniques, genetics and genetic engineering, medical physics techniques, electrical circuits, chemical reactions, chemical periodicity, and organic chemistry. You will have a 2-week science-related work placement. You will learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. You will focus on a particular area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge. You will study 6 core units: •The fundamentals of science •Working in the science industry •Scientific investigation •Scientific practical techniques •Perceptions of science •Application of numbers for science technicians. You will then complete 13 specialist units, including: •Mathematics for science technicians •Statistics for science technicians •Physiology of human body systems •Microbiology techniques •Genetics and genetic engineering •Medical physics techniques •Electrical circuits and its industrial applications •Industrial applications of chemical reactions •Chemical periodicity and its applications •Industrial applications of organic chemistry. This course consists of the 90-credit Diploma in Year 1 followed by the Extended Diploma in Year 2.