Full Time Applied Science First Diploma

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£ 1,225 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course aims to give students a wide ranging knowledge of science from the correct application of measurement within the science discipline, an understanding of scientific technologies to understanding the physiology of the human body and an outline of how criminal investigative procedures are pieced together to form conclusive scientific evidence. Trips may also be arranged outside your.

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Location

Start date

Out Risbygate Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL

Start date

On request

About this course

4 GCSE's at grade D which must include Science. However, this course offers flexibility on entry depending on the outcome of a personal interview and selection process with the Course Director.

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Course programme

Full Time Applied Science First Diploma

Course Code
097320VF021

Course Title
Applied Science First Diploma

Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Health

School
School of Applied and Social Sciences

Start Date
14 September 2009

Venue
West Suffolk College

Mode of Attendance
Full Time

Length (Years)

1

Weeks
36

Amount
£1225

Summary
The Edexcel (BTEC) First Diploma in Applied Science is designed to give a broad base in science from which to progress to a number of possible advanced courses (National Diploma Health Science and Applied (Forensic) Science) in a variety of vocational areas.

Qualifications
An Edexcel (BTEC) First Diploma in Science equivalent to 4 GCSE's at grade C.

Progression Routes
On successful completion of this award (Merit level) the learner can progress onto BTEC National Diploma in Applied (Forensic) Science, Health Science or Sport Sciences. In addition students may progress onto hair and beauty courses or may seek employment in laboratory based sciences.

Modules
Core Units Unit 1: Scientific Principles Unit 2: Science and the World of Work Specialist Units Unit 5: Biological Systems Unit 7: Anatomy & Physiology Unit 8: Environmental Science Unit 10: Forensic Science Applications The specialist units may change in relation to suitability for complimentary national courses.


Course Content
The course aims to give students a wide ranging knowledge of science from the correct application of measurement within the science discipline, an understanding of scientific technologies to understanding the physiology of the human body and an outline of how criminal investigative procedures are pieced together to form conclusive scientific evidence. Trips may also be arranged outside your usual College attendance days.

Full Time Applied Science First Diploma

£ 1,225 + VAT