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Applied Science (Level 5)

North East Scotland College

Venues

Aberdeen City Campus, Fraserburgh Campus

Content

This course will increase your understanding of scientific principles and practice, and is aimed at those who have limited formal qualifications in science. A particularly large amount of the course will involve stimulating practical activities, experiments and laboratory work ensuring the course is exciting, engaging and informative. Examples of practical activities might include the study of microbial growth in foodstuffs, the production of electricity from chemicals and the applications of physics to forensic investigations.

Entry Requirements

Relevant subjects at National 5; or Introduction to Science (Level 4).

Progression Routes

NC Applied Sciences (Level 6)

Start Date

August

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Science

SCQF Level

5

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General