Applied Science Level 3
Course Overview
If you are looking to build a learning programme with a strong core of scientific study, or are looking to progress to higher education or a career in the STEM industry, then Level 3 Applied Science may be the course for you!
This course is available to study as an Extended Certificate (60-credit course, equivalent to 1 A Level).
Our Applied Science course is designed for students who are interested in learning about Science alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. Students have gone onto a variety of university courses, such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Mechanical \ Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy or apprenticeships, such as Electrician, Lab Science, Mechanic, Midwifery, Paramedic, and Police.
Year 1 Modules
- Principles and Applications of Biology
- Principles and Applications of Chemistry
- Principles and Applications of Physics
Year 2 Modules
- Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- Science Investigation Skills
Key Info
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including:
- Grade 4 in GCSE English Language
- Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
- Grade 5 in 2 GCSE Sciences or GCSE Double Science
Assessment
- 50% Exam
- 50% Coursework
- Exam Board: Pearson
70
Total students
17
Average class size
Why choose this course?
You will enjoy this course if you have a talent, passion or curiosity for Science and want a career in a STEM-related field. We organise an ecology trip to Hunstanton in the summer and have visiting speakers from companies such as Johnson Matthey throughout the year.
Skills you'll gain
Employability skills: Communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation, self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development, using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems, applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology.
Transferable knowledge and skills for higher education: ability to learn independently, ability to research actively and methodically, being able to give presentations and being active group members, reading scientific and technical texts, effective writers, analytical & practical skills, preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.
After Long Road
Students have gone onto a variety of University courses such as:
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Forensic Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Physiotherapy
- Sports Science
- Sports Therapy
or apprenticeships such as...
- Electrician
- Lab Science
- Mechanic
- Midwifery
- Paramedic
- Police
I chose to study at Long Road because it has a friendly working atmosphere. I took the Applied Science Extended Certificate because I wanted to study forensic science. This will help me to pursue my career in radiography
