If you’ve got your sights set on a successful, exciting and ultimately rewarding career in the science industry, and want to progress on to Higher Education to further your prospects, then this is the perfect course for you.
Maybe your ambitions lie in biology, chemistry, or physics. Perhaps you dream of working in applied, forensic, or medical science. Maybe you want to work in engineering, sport, food and nutrition; or maybe health and social care is the career for you. This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to achieve your future goals.
The Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (Year 1 out of 2) is an advanced, technical qualification equivalent to 1.5 A-level in science and allows you to progress to L3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied science for year 2.
Based at our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will get to perform real experiments and hands-on assignments using industry-standard equipment and be taught how to analyse your results. This course allows you to then tailor your modules to the scientific area that most interests you, with study options that include mathematical tools and calculations, biology, chemistry, physics and research in general scientific knowledge.
What experience and skills will you gain?
- A greater knowledge of biology, chemistry, maths and physics
- Practical skills
- Scientific theory
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
You need 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C or 9-4, including Science, English Language, and maths. Or Level 2 vocational qualification and functional skills Level 2 English and maths qualifications.
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of practical assignments and coursework.
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Where can this course take you?
This course could lead to employment in a variety of science-related industries, including biomedical science, nursing, health and social care, pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, environmental science, and engineering, or give you the opportunity to progress to Higher Education.
- After successfully passing the Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science, you could progress to Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (BTEC)
Below are just a few of the courses that could be available to you:
- Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (BTEC)
- Foundation Degree in a Higher Education (additional qualifications may be required).
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology (BTEC)
- Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Medicine and Medical Biosciences (OCNLR)
- Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Human Science (OCNLR)
