What You Will Study
In Year 1 (Level 4) you will study the following units:
Year 1 Modules:
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Microbiological Techniques
- Managing Scientific Projects
In Year 2 (Level 5) you will study the following units:
Year 2 Modules:
- Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
- Applied Sciences Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Immunology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Organisations and Change Management
- Attendance Expectations
3 days per week
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment will include:
- Critical evaluations
- Essays
- Laboratory reports
- Observations
- Presentations
- Practical work
- Practical tests
- Reflective accounts
- Research projects
- Time constrained assignments
- Written reports
- Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points
BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science
A Levels that demonstrate strong performance in relevant subjects and supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Other related Level 3 qualifications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.
Mature (19+) learners will be considered on an individual basis following an interview.
IELTS score 5.5
- Fee Information
£7,400
- Further Study
Progression to HND Applied Science (Applied Biology), which is available at Wakefield College.
