Who is this course for?
People interested in gaining a foundational understanding in science.What skills will I learn?
- You will learn various core skills including numeracy, communication and information communication technology skills. These will assist in your learning pathway and will enhance meta skills such as team work, peer communication, reading, scientific writing, presentation and debate.
- Underpinning knowledge in all three main sciences is key on this course and will allow progression to SCQF Level 5 Science. Along with specific insights in to the industry of biotechnology and environmental science.
- Sustainability is key, both in every day living and also as a career progression in science, this is a main focus of this course.
- You will learn practical skills in laboratory classes, these include working in a safe manner and following Risk Assessments and COSHH advisories.
- Further to this, experimental planning and data analysis will also be taught, all key to working in industry.
What will I study?
- Physics: Electricity and Energy
- Chemistry In Society
- Biology - Life On Earth
- Biotechnological Industries
- Science Practical and Investigation Skills
- Environmental Science: Sustainability
- Communication
- Numeracy
- ICT
Application Information
What further study options are available?
- NCAPs Level 5 Applied Science Group Award
What career opportunities are there?
- Biotechnology industry
- Environmental science industry
- Biomedical science industry
- Life sciences
- Education
- NHS employment