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Applied Science (AAQ | Level 3 | Single)

Franklin Sixth Form College

Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Sunday, 06 September 2026
Franklin College
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

If you’re a budding scientist, this is the course for you. Study key scientific ideas and refine your lab skills as you open up a variety of different career paths, including biomedical science, pharmacology, and law.

Complementary courses

  • Maths
  • Engineering
  • Applied Human Biology

Course Details

This is the course for you if you want to study a qualification that builds your applied or practical skills alongside your A Levels or another Level 3 qualification. You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn to real-life contexts, such as researching the fundamentals of science and planning and performing laboratory investigations. Studying Applied Science will see you study the application of science through applied and practical learning, focusing on biology, chemistry, and physics, and you’ll gain valuable experience in managing the entire scientific process. You will take part in visits to local employers and universities, where you will witness how the science you learn in the classroom is applied in industry and have the chance to take part in worldwide trips, which will broaden your knowledge and understanding.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

  • Combination of Coursework and Examination

Entry requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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Possible career paths
  • Laboratory Researcher
  • Pharmacist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Field Application Scientist
  • Application Scientist
  • Field Support Scientist
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Technical Support Scientist

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