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APPLIED SCIENCE
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
Extended Diploma
in Applied Science
4 GCSE grades 9 - 4
including English
or Maths at grade
4 or above or Merit
from full time
vocational course
at Level 2. You will
also need Science
at grade 4.
Are you interested in studying a
science related course at university
or do you wish to explore a practical
career in the Science industry?
Then Applied Science is the course
for you! This course covers biology,
chemistry and physics and will
equip you with the practical skills
and the underpinning knowledge
you require to further your career at
an advanced level.
COMBINES WELL WITH
English or Maths GCSE.
ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed through
coursework, observation of practical
activities, report writing and
assignments.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
You can progress onto a university
degree in medicine, dentistry,
biomedical science or related
courses.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
The Extended Diploma in Applied
Science can lead to many careers
including biomedical scientist,
biotechnologist, chemical engineer,
clinical scientist, dentist, forensic
scientist, research scientist.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
• Medical physics
• Biochemistry and biochemical
techniques
• Physiology of human body
systems
MONOUX SIXTH FORM COLLEGE | PROSPECTUS 21/22
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