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Applied Science Level 1

This course will give you an introduction to applied science, studying the principles of biology, physics and chemistry.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre
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This course is designed to help you achieve the knowledge, skills and personal qualities that are required in the science industry. You will also learn and develop key techniques to help organise your work and priorities.
You will study a wide range of units that cover all three different sciences, using equipment to make scientific observations and measurements, chemistry investigations, study the living system, physics and our universe.
Developing your skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving is essential so that you are able to work effectively with other people when researching a topic. We will also help you to progress by developing your transferable skills, increasing your scientific knowledge and introducing you to practical techniques.
You will study in our fully-equipped classrooms and laboratories where you can get hands on with your science experiments. You will have numerous opportunities during the course to go on a number of visits and field-trips that will support your learning and develop your knowledge further.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 2 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 through assignments, involving practical tasks and written work.
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Qualifications in science can open up a range of career options for you. You could go on to work in a lab as a technician or research assistant, go into teaching or nursing.

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