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
  • Attendance Expectations

    16 hours per week over 3 days.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • Fee Information

    £7,400

  • Further Study

    Progression to HND Applied Science (Environmental Science), available at Wakefield College.