Key details
- Course area
- Science
- Student type
- 16 - 18 courses
- Course type
-
Full-time Further Education course
- Course level
-
Level 1
- Start date
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Location
- City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
- Course code
- Parent course code:C021863 Child course code: Q021864
Course introduction
This course is perfect if you like science and want to explore the various science-related careers open to you in the future.
You’ll learn about:
- Biology and nature
- Healthy living and the human body
- An introduction to forensics and using scientific equipment
- Making chemical products
- Measuring waves used in technology
You can expect to study in our modern laboratories with friendly and knowledgeable tutors. You’ll complete a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expanding knowledge of science and you’ll get to progress your literacy and numeracy skills whilst gaining a qualification to recognise your achievement.
Course information
1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Applied Science
You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grade 2 and above including English Language and maths or Functional Skills at level 1 and above
This course is for students aged 16-18.
Choose to follow with further study at Nottingham College on our Level 2 Applied Science course, or choose to specialise further into one of our other sciencerelated Level 2 options. After then completing a Level 3 course you can progress towards a career as a nurse, occupational therapist, forensics officer, paramedic or lab technician, for example.
Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.
If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.
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Careers related to this course
Select career:
Laboratory Technicians
Potential Earnings
£39,497.99
Average Earnings
£25,043.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
Natural Sciences
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
Engineering
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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