Extended Diploma in Applied Science Level 3 (Top Up)

Course Marketing Title
Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Top Up).

Overview
This Top Up qualification will enhance your pre-existing knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, by focusing and assessing your skills and further developing your confidence in a range of scientific principles. You are required to have completed the 90 Credit Diploma in Science in order to take this course, which will assist you in applying for further study at HE level or within industry.

Entry Requirements
An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

Course Duration
One-year, Full-time

Skills and Benefits
Provides specialist work-related qualifications and allows progression onto University Degree courses. This Level 3 is equivalent to 3 A-levels.

Mandatory Units
These will be completed on the 90 Credit Diploma in Science.

Optional Units
Working in the science industry Scientific investigations Maths for science Human regulation & reproduction Genetics Chemical Analysis Medical Physics Biomedical Organic Chemistry Astronomy

Course Assessment
Assessment is by coursework assignments (including written and practical assignments, presentations, observations and special projects), you are required to work to deadlines for the completion of coursework through classroom based and independent study.

Progression
You can apply onto a range of Science based degree programmes or go directly into employment.

Course Fees
For full details please contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.