Applied Sciences
Course summary
We need paramedics and biomedical 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 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science). Upon completion of the course, you will gain a qualification accepted by universities that is equivalent to three A Levels.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Applied Science | Grade L2M in Applied Science | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
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. Including English and math GCSE at C/4 or above or Functional skills Level 2 in English and math.
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Assessment
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.
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