Level 3 Applied Science

Course code

MA062

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Applied Science lies at the core of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). This course will provide you with analytical and problem-solving skills, teaching you to think, investigate and find solutions. This course allows you the flexibility to specialise in your chosen Science; Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

You will benefit from our state-of-the art laboratories and industry standard equipment. Practical work is an integral part of these courses, so you will benefit from many outof-the-classroom learning opportunities.

Qualification studied:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
A-level equivalent to be taken as part of an A-level Study Programme

The topics studied on this course are:

Principles and applications of science
Practical scientific procedures and techniques
Science investigation skills
One optional unit (you can specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Assessment is 58% exam and 42% coursework

A-level Sciences are excellent qualifications to have for a wide variety of higher education courses and careers. Traditional routes following A-level Sciences include:

Biological and Zoological development
Conservation
Alternative technology
Sustainable development
Environmental management/education
Psychology
Biomedical Sciences
Marine Biology
Life Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology
Microbiology

Additional costs may incur for coursework study visits.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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