This course gives a general overview of all the three sciences (biology, chemistry and physics), as well as detailed in depth practical applications. It is an alternative course to the A-level sciences and leads to a wide range of science careers. Applied scientists develop new treatments and therapies for human illnesses, diseases and disabilities. As well as developing new pharmaceuticals and medications. Applied scientists can also be found at crime scenes, chemical industreis and research laboratories: Operating theatres, accident and emergency (A&E) and many other hospital departments would not function without scientists.
The course is suitable for students who have a keen interest in science and who have a minimum of five GCSEs grade A-C, including Double Science, Maths and English at grade C or above.
Possible careers include biochemist, radiologist,
radiographer, audiologist, chemist, biologist, paramedic,chiropractor, healthcare, chemical engineer, forensic science.
This course consists of 60% coursework and 40% is exam based and some of the units are biomedical science, principles and applications of science, genetics, diseases and infection, science investigation skills, laboratory techniques, physiology of human body systems, contemporary issues in science and organic chemistry. There are seven core units and six optional.
You will be required to undertake a programme of assignments throughout the course, which will include assessment of practical skills and the ability to work safely. It is essential that you are well organised and meet deadlines. This accounts for 60% of the course. The remaining 40% of the course is externally examined in the form of written exams and controlled assessments.
There will be additional course-related costs. Lab coats and goggles will be required, due to the very large practical elements of this course.
