Full-time Prospectus | Applied Science
Overview
In the UK, we are currently experiencing a shortage in science technicians and many companies are finding it hard to recruit suitably qualified staff, so there has never been a better time to enter this exciting and rewarding sector. The practical applied science study programme will equip you with the technical and theoretical skills needed to work in a science laboratory or progress on to a wide range of science-based university courses.
Potential Career
Laboratory technician Scientific researcher Pharmacist
APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma
If you love science, or you’re thinking about a career that needs it, this stimulating, practical study programme will develop your knowledge and skills in all aspects of laboratory science. You should have a keen interest in investigating science, be able to manage your time effectively and be able to communicate your ideas clearly.
Average Salary £21,2581 £44,2531 £34,7952
An excellent grounding to be a medical science technician
The qualification consists of 18 general and specialist units in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths – nine in your first year of the Diploma and a further nine in the second year, to achieve the Extended Diploma. This will provide you with an excellent grounding to be a science technician. Everything is assignment based, including lots of research, and you’ll be assessed in a wide range of tasks. You’ll complete lab reports, scientific posters, make presentations and carry out your own investigations.
Fact file: 14.4%
percentage of the STEM workforce that are women3
£25,000 the average starting
salary for graduates in the pharmaceutical industry4
Progression Success on this course leaves you well equipped for a career as a medical science technician in the National Health Service or other industry laboratories. The course provides an alternative route from A Levels into vocational health careers such as nursing, midwifery or hospital theatre technicians. You can also progress to BTEC Higher National Applied Science Diplomas or full time degrees in Applied Science.
How long? Two years.
What do I need?
Entry requirements for Two-year Level 3 Extended National Diplomas are outlined on page 19.
1
www.reed.co.uk
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www.payscale.com 3
www.ibtimes.co.uk 4
www.prospects.ac.uk
Additional GCSE entry requirements: Grade CC or above in Double Science or a grade C or above in a separate science subject.
Course code: FTB100
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