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BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (Laboratory and Industrial Science)
The programme
This programme focuses on the scientific aspects of employment within a modern laboratory. It is a qualification designed to provide you with specialist work-related knowledge, skills and understanding preparing you for employment in laboratories and industrial science.
What you study
- Fundamentals of science
- Working in the science industry
- Scientific investigation
- Scientific practical techniques
- Perceptions of science
- Application of numbers for science technicians
- Mathematics for science technicians
- Statistics for science technicians
- Informatics
- Using science in the workplace
- Physiology of human body systems
- Physiology of human regulation and reproduction
- Biochemical techniques
- Energy changes, sources and applications
- Microbiological techniques
- Genetics and genetic engineering
- Chemical laboratory techniques
- Science for environmental technicians
- Principles of plant and soil science
Special Features
Students studying this course will work both in the extensive college laboratories and make full use of the college land and estate. They will gain practical hands-on experience paying particular attention to Health & Safety.
People who take this course could go on to..
Employment as a science technician or progress to higher educational vocational qualifications and/or professional body exams.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a minimum of 4 GCSE A-C grades, including Science and Mathematics at grade C or above OR BTEC First Diploma or a related subject OR “Life experience” will also be taken into account when considering applications from mature students. In addition two satisfactory references are required.
Duration
2 years full-time
