| Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Vocational |
| Entry Requirements: | 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Mathematics and or English and Combined Science or a Level 2 equivalent in this area and GCSE Mathematics and English. |
| Start Date: | September 2021 |
| Length: | 2 Years |
Course Overview
You will continue a broad, yet in-depth study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which will give you a range of skills and knowledge applicable to various science based degree programmes, Apprenticeships and careers, before specialising in Year Two. There will be formal assessments as part of your programme including written examinations and practical skills.
You can choose to specialise in one of the areas below
Analytical and Forensic Science.
Year 2 (Option 1)
Biomedical Science.
Year 2 (Option 2)
What will I learn?
You will continue a broad, yet in-depth study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which will give you a range of skills and knowledge applicable to various science based degree programmes, Apprenticeships and careers, before specialising in Year Two.
You can choose to specialise in one of the areas below
Analytical and Forensic Science
Year 2 (Option 1)
The police and law courts rely heavily on evidence extracted by scientists in the forensic industry. This is an interesting and challenging vocational route where you will study forensic evidence collection and analysis, forensic fire investigation and practical chemical analysis.
Biomedical Science
Year 2 (Option 2)
If you are interested in working in the medical industry, this is an ideal vocational route. Throughout your second year there will be a greater emphasis on the understanding of biochemistry, biomedical science techniques, diseases and infections.
How will the course be assessed?
There will be formal assessments as part of your programme including written examinations and practical skills.
