Applied Science Level 3 (Foundation Diploma) (FAPS)

You will enhance your chemistry, physics, and biology knowledge, preparing for higher education or employment. Expert tutors will support you in science laboratories to achieve your career goals.

Topics include:

Scientific practical skills

Laws for the science industry

Basic lab technician skills

Human body regulation and contemporary science issues

Mathematical and statistical formulas

Advanced academic and scientific writing skills

Forensic evidence collection and analysis.

You will be continually assessed on this programme through a wide variety of course work, which may take several forms e.g. an essay, a report, a presentation, and /or group work. You will also be assessed through examinations. You will need to complete and achieve a minimum of a pass grade for all your assignment work to be awarded the BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Applied Science.

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English at grade 5 or above and Science (Combined) at grade 5 or above.
• A positive reference and excellent attendance record is required.

These can include roles such as:

• Working as a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation, ICT and data interpretation
• Working in a hospital as a medical physics technician supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/ scanning equipment
• Working in a research laboratory in the development of new drugs. Managing projects that include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating and analysing products