Entry Requirements: To access this course you are required to have: Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including science at Grade 4 or above and English and maths at Grade 3 or above OR Successfully completied a full Level 2 science study programme. If you are a new applicant you will also be required to attend an interview/assessment with a member of the college's admissions team

What will I learn? During year one of the course you will study the following: Principles and applications of science I Practical scientific procedures and techniques Science investigation skills Laboratory techniques and their application Physiology of human body systems Electrical circuits and their applications In Year Two of the course you will study the following: Principles and applications of science II Investigative project Contemporary issues in science Industrial chemical reactions Applications of organic chemistry Medical physics techniques

What skills will I gain? Studying this course, you will gain knowledge in: A range of technical, scientific, and employability skills In-depth practical work and research study skills Legislation, demands, and monitoring in the scientific workplace The science profession and the role of science technicians/assistant practitioners Skills for measuring chemical reactions, identifying cell structures, and investigating energy types and transfers Effective communication of scientific information and understanding procedures in the scientific workplace Designing scientific laboratories and understanding laboratory information management systems Demonstrating safe working practices and planning, executing, and analyzing investigations Using analytical techniques and scientific methods for separation and purity assessment Using instruments/sensors for scientific investigations and understanding how scientific ideas develop Investigating the media's influence on public perception of science and the ethical and moral implications of scientific advances Understanding the relationship between science, commerce, and politics Knowledge of the human body’s organizational levels, and the structure-function relationship in the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems Understanding atomic structure, ionizing radiation, ultrasound, and their roles in radiopharmaceuticals, imaging, and MRI Recognizing the importance of radiation safety in treating malignant diseases with radiotherapy This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for various scientific and technical roles, focusing on both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience.

How will I be assessed? You will be assessed via internal assessments to include the following methods: Two external exams (January with a resit opportunity in June) Practical techniques Lab reports Essays Presentations Diagrams Short answer questions

What can I do next? Completion of the course will enable you to: Progress to the Applied Science Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (year two) Apply for a job as a science technician or assistant practitioner in a laboratory Apply for an apprenticeship Enrol for a higher education qualification