Are you passionate about science and ready to turn that passion into a career? This Applied Science course is your gateway to a future in one of the most innovative and fast-growing sectors in the world. Whether you're aiming for a role in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, or research, this course provides the ideal mix of theory and hands-on experience to help you take that first step with confidence.
The science industry is evolving rapidly — and employers are looking for individuals with the skills to match. This course will equip you with the essential scientific knowledge, technical abilities, and problem-solving mindset needed to thrive across a range of disciplines. From lab work to data analysis, you’ll gain real-world skills that open the door to university-level study or direct employment in a dynamic, high-demand field.
This course is now at capacity, to find out more about your options please contact us on 01923 812345 or visit us on campus.
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Entry Criteria
3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including science and either English or maths, or completion of a suitable equivalent qualification.
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What will I study?
Core modules include:
- Chemistry and our earth - investigate chemical reactivity and bonding, investigate how the uses of chemical substances depend on their chemical and physical properties and investigate the factors involved in the rate of chemical reactions.
- Biology and our environment - investigate the relationships that different organisms have with each other and with their environment. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activity on the environment and how these effects can be measured
- The living body - investigate the structure and function of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems, along with reproductive functions and how collectively these processes work to maintain the human body
- Investigating a crime scene - learn to use a variety of scientific processes to analyse evidence gathered from a crime scene and develop an understanding of the relationship between forensic science and the law
- Science in medicine - investigate concepts such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions that occur when the human body systems malfunction, including how pharmaceutical and physical treatments are used to deal with such malfunctions
- Investigating human behaviour - consider some of the biological and social theories that exist to explain human behaviour and investigate the methods that psychologists use when conducting ethical research
- Scientific skills - develop an understanding of how the scientific industry operates and how the products or services developed by science-based organisations are developed
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Future Prospects
After completing this course, you can progress to a Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Applied Science. This course will open the doors to a variety of careers including: