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Applied Science Level 2

This course is suitable if you want to pursue a career in science or study advanced level science.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
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This course will allow you to experience what scientists do in their work, covering biology, chemistry, forensic science and physics, developing your practical, and scientific skills. You will cover a range of units relating directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers in the science industry. You will work in our fully-equipped laboratories that have state-of-the-art resources enabling you to progress in your science career.
Working across the core sciences, you will study a number of units, including how the body works, crime scene analysis, chemistry and our earth and energy and the universe.
You will develop knowledge and skills related to fundamental concepts. You will work in our four fully-equipped science laboratories, as well as our specialist forensic suite where you will be able to learn how to look for clues in helping to solve crimes!
Work experience is a mandatory part of the course that will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge of how science has evolved in the workplace. We have a dedicated Work Placement team that will help you to get an insight into a specific sector of your choice. Outside of the science laboratories, you will have industry visits and trips to further your learning.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English and maths at grade 3 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above including a science subject. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed by assignments, exams and practical work.
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You can go on to employment in a scientific and technical area, for example laboratories and production research and development.

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