Applied Science - Level 2

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Start date: 4th September 2023
End date: 7th June 2024
Information event: Y

Course fee: FREE (See eligibility criteria)

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Course Content

This programme will prepare you for the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science or employment in Science-related areas such as hospital laboratories, forensics or horticulture. You will study the following units to develop your interest and understanding of Science:

• Chemistry and our earth
• Energy and our universe
• Biology and our environment
• Applications of chemical substances
• Applications of physical sciences
• Using mathematical tools in science
• Investigating a crime scene
• Chemical analysis and detection
• Exploring our universe
• Health applications of life science

Two further units (Principles of Science and Applications of Science) are assessed through short external examinations.

If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in each of Maths and/or English and ICT you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.

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Special Features

You will have opportunities to gain a range of practical skills which will be valuable for further study as well as being in demand by employers.  The course includes educational visits and guest speakers.

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A standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade D-F or related work experience or other relevant qualifications. In circumstances where there are more applications for the course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to ask for higher grades.

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You can then progress to the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or other equivalent qualifications or employment in Science-related areas such as hospital, laboratories forensics, or horticulture.

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