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This course is an exciting and practical qualification designed for students who are passionate about science and its real-world applications. It provides a balanced approach to learning, combining theory, practical investigations, and workplace-related scenarios. This course is ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers or further study in Science, Healthcare or Engineering.
The content covers aspects of science such as laboratory science, environmental science, biological, chemical and physical science.
The course will require students to
complete internal assessments to build up a coursework portfolio
listen and respond to a variety of scientific sources
use scientific knowledge and understanding to accurately express facts and ideas, viewpoints, develop arguments, analyse and evaluate, in speech and writing
investigate scientific phenomena and complete practical investigations
understand how to create and use scientific reports to a professional standard
Summary Assessment
Mandatory coursework units completed in Year 12:
Unit 1 - Principles and Applications of Science
Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills
Course leader: Mr D Anderson
Career Opportunities
Applied Science has been developed in the science sector to give learners the opportunity to acquire technical skills, vocational skills, knowledge and understanding which are transferable, give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in science or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry or health related or other science-related qualifications. The course will also allow students to increase their understanding of the role of the science technician or assistant practitioner.
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