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Applied Science College Courses

Interested in a career using your scientific knowledge?


Our Applied Science courses open up fascinating career opportunities ranging from forensics to chemical engineering.

Our Applied Science courses explore biology and chemistry, combining theoretical learning with practical work.

They will provide you with a range of transferable knowledge and skills, which will give you a solid base for higher-level study or employment.

General and specialist science courses

Take our Level 3 Applied Science course at Bishop Burton College and you’ll learn from expert tutors in dedicated laboratories, as well as our purpose-built STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre.

Our general Applied Science course will broaden your scientific knowledge and skills, give you a real feel for the lab science sector and allow you to develop specialist skills linked to working in specific areas of industry.

Alternatively, you can choose our specialist Forensic and Criminal Investigation course with a view to a career as a Scenes of Crime Officer or Forensics Officer with the police.

Careers focused

By studying a course in Applied Science, you'll open up a range of careers opportunities, including:

  • Biologist
  • Chemical engineer
  • Chemist
  • Climate change analyst
  • Forensics officer
  • Police scenes of crime officer
  • Science technician

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