Course information
Applied Sciences
South Thames Colleges Group - Kingston upon Thames
02085462151
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ
Course summary

We need paramedics, engineers, chemists and scientists and this a great route into science and health careers. In your first year you will study the Foundation Diploma in Applied Science which is a practical course that is equivalent to one and a half A Levels. Upon successful completion of your first year, you will be able to progress to the 2nd year to study Diploma in Applied Science. Upon completion of the course, you will gain a qualification accepted by universities that is equivalent to three A Levels. The course is taught in units and will develop a wide range of knowledge and practical skills in physics, chemistry and biology. Learners will also gain knowledge on health and safety issues when working in a laboratory. In addition, learners will gain employability skills as they are required to complete 5 days working experience. In the second year, learners will have the opportunity to study further units to achieve the L3 Diploma in Applied Science.

Entry requirements

For admission on to the Diploma pathway (2 x A-level equivalent over two years) 4 x GCSE's at C/4 or above (including Science and/or additional Science), or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above, at Merit or above, in a relevant subject. You will have gained English and maths at GCSE 4/C or above or L2 Functional skills.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment will be by assignments, presentations, observation of practical work and practical lab written reports. There will also be externally assessed units which will be a mixture of timed exams and timed set tasks depending on the units

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressKingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ