APPLIED SCIENCE Tresham College
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science and Technology
What do we offer?
• 1-year course • Kettering
Pearson BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Sciences and Analytical Forensic Sciences) • 2-year course • Kettering and Corby
Meet the Team Joshua Mayes
Tay Winter
Course Manager
Personal Achievement Tutor
Natalie Vernon-Dier
Sonia Thapar
Tanzil Badhya
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Pam Watt Head of Department
WHAT WILL THEY BE STUDYING?
◦ Energy and our Universe
Level 2 Applied Science
◦ Chemistry and our Earth ◦ Biology and our Environment ◦ Science in Medicine ◦ The Living Body ◦ Environmental Science ◦ Investigating a Crime Scene
Year 1 – Foundation Diploma ◦ Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I (exam based) ◦ Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Level 3 Applied Science – Biomedical Science
◦ Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills (exam based) ◦ Unit 4 – Laboratory Techniques and their Applications ◦ Unit 8 – Physiology of Humans Body Systems ◦ Unit 11 – Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Year 2 – Extended Diploma ◦ Unit 5 – Principles and Applications of Science II (exam based) ◦ Unit 6 – Investigative Project ◦ Unit 7 – Contemporary Issues in Science (exam based) ◦ Unit 10 – Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways ◦ Unit 12 – Diseases and Infections ◦ Unit 19 – Practical Chemical Analysis ◦ Unit 20 – Biomedical Science
Level 3 Applied Science – Analytical Forensic Science Year 1 – Foundation Diploma • Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I (exam based) • Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques • Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills (exam based) • Unit 4 – Laboratory Techniques and their Applications • Unit 8 – Physiology of Humans Body Systems • Unit 11 – Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Year 2 – Extended Diploma ◦ Unit 5 – Principles and Applications of Science II (exam based) ◦ Unit 6 – Investigative Project ◦ Unit 7 – Contemporary Issues in Science (exam based) ◦ Unit 19 – Practical Chemical Analysis ◦ Unit 23 – Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis ◦ Unit 25 – Forensic Fire Investigation ◦ Unit 26 – Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation
ASSESSMENT
How will they be assessed?
LEVEL 2 IS 100% COURSEWORK, THIS IS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VIA BOOKLETS.
LEVEL 3 CONTAINS 4 EXAMS ACROSS THE 2 YEARS, ALL OTHER UNITS ARE ASSIGNMENT BASED
PROGRESSION
Where will my course take me? Level 2 in Applied Science --> BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science or T-Level in Science
BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science --> HNC in Applied Science, University, Work
COMMON QUESTIONS
How many days a week will I be in college?
◦ On average, you will be in college approximately 3 days per week. ◦ This is dependent on your Maths and English GCSE results
Do I have to do GCSE English/Math?
◦ Yes, but only if you achieve less than a Grade 4 in your GCSEs
Do I have to do work placement?
◦ Yes, work placement is a crucial part of your course. ◦ Work placement is there to allow you to apply all the skills within a work-based scenario, relevant to your course or future career. ◦ Work placement is unpaid, as such you cannot count your part time hours. ◦ Work placement is included on your timetable as it is mandatory
EXPECTATIONS
◦ 100% commitment to the course
What do we expect of our students?
◦ 96% attendance on average – all timetabled sessions are mandatory ◦ Assignments to be handed in on time ◦ Be proactive with your learning ◦ Get involved with activities in and around the college ◦ Independent research, reading around the subject, good use of study time ◦ Good communication with your tutors
SUPPORT WE OFFER
We will be your go to people for any help you need within your course You will also have a personal achievement tutor who can also be a support for either your course or personal issues
How can we help you?
Student services are there to help with any personal issues also such as bursary applications, counselling, work preparation etc. ALS are a team of specialists to help you if you have any additional learning support needs The LIVE team are there to ensure your time with us is enjoyable and to provide a place for you to wind down between classes
ANY QUESTIONS?