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Applied Science (Single BTEC - Level 3)

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Level
Single BTEC
Type
Single
Programme
02
Duration Year(s)

Details

If you’re a budding scientist, this is the course for you. Study key scientific ideas and refine your lab skills as you open up a variety of different career paths including biomedical science, pharmacology, and law.

Complimentary courses

  • Maths
  • Computer Science
  • Biology
  • Physics


Course Content

Taking Applied Science will see you study the practical application of science in vocational settings, with a focus on biology, chemistry, and physics. You’ll gain valuable experience in managing the entire scientific process. Visits to local employers and universities will let you witness how the science you learn is applied in real-world contexts; plus, overseas trips will broaden your knowledge.

Your Opportunities

Possible career paths
  • Laboratory Researcher
  • Pharmacist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Field Application Scientist
  • Application Scientist
  • Field Support Scientist
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Technical Support Scientist

Your Assessment

  • 50% Examination
  • 50% Coursework

Our Entry Requirements

General entry criteria apply (https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements), plus combined science (4/4 or above), or Biology/Chemistry/Physics (4/4/4 or above), or a minimum of a Merit in a Vocational Level 2 Science qualification.

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Taking Applied Science will see you study the practical application of science in vocational settings, with a focus on biology, chemistry, and physics. You’ll gain valuable experience in managing the entire scientific process. Visits to local employers and universities will let you witness how the science you learn is applied in real-world contexts; plus, overseas trips will broaden your knowledge.


General entry criteria apply (https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements), plus combined science (4/4 or above), or Biology/Chemistry/Physics (4/4/4 or above), or a minimum of a Merit in a Vocational Level 2 Science qualification.


If you’re a budding scientist, this is the course for you. Study key scientific ideas and refine your lab skills as you open up a variety of different career paths including biomedical science, pharmacology, and law.

Complimentary courses

  • Maths
  • Computer Science
  • Biology
  • Physics


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<b><u>Possible career paths </u></b><ul><li>Laboratory Researcher </li><li>Pharmacist </li><li>Molecular Biologist </li><li>Field Application Scientist </li><li>Application Scientist </li><li>Field Support Scientist </li><li>Medical Science Liaison </li><li>Technical Support Scientist</li></ul>

Level 3
National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.