What You Will Study
In Year 1 (Level 4) you will study the following units:
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches & Techniques
- Regulation & Quality in the Applied Sciences
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Principles of Ecology & their Applications
- Physiological Adaptations of Plants to Environmental Changes
- Managing Environmental Resources
- Work-based Investigation
In Year 2 (Level 5) you will study the following units:
- Analysis of Scientific Data & Information
- Applied Sciences Research Project
- Environmental Monitoring & Analysis
- Conservation & Biodiversity
- Materials of Life-Science & the Circular Economy
- Specialist Scientific Techniques & Experimentation
- Renewable energy Resources & Technology
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Attendance Expectations
16 hours per week over 3 days.
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How You Will Be Assessed
- Critical evaluations
- Essays
- Laboratory reports
- Observations
- Presentations
- Practical work
- Practical tests
- Reflective accounts
- Research projects
- Time constrained assignments
- Written reports
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Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points or BTEC Level 3 in Animal Management or Science.
OR
A Levels that demonstrate strong academic performance or other related Level 3 qualifications.
This should be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Related work experience in the land-based sector and mature students will be considered following interview.
IELTS score 5.5
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Fee Information
£6,950
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Further Study
Upon successful completion of their studies students may choose to progress to university to further their studies by enrolling on a top up degree programme.