Who is it for? This level 3 course is equivalent to 1.5 (Foundation Diploma) or 3 A levels (Extended Diploma). All learners start on the Foundation Diploma before choosing their 2nd year pathway. The Extended Diploma has three specialisms to choose from depending on which areas of this fascinating industry you are most interested in pursuing a career in. All three pathways will cover the same core topics such as principles and applications of science practical scientific procedures and techniques laboratory techniques and their application and contemporary issues in science. All streams will have the opportunity to complete an additional level 3 maths qualification providing the achieve a 6 at GCSE maths. This course is highly recommended if you wish to progress onto engineering or physics degree programmes. Analytical and Forensic Science If you are excited by the possibility of helping to solve criminal investigations by the forensic analysis of evidence or the application of criminal psychology then this is the course for you. This course will develop your theoretical practical and investigative skills to help you in your future career. Specialist units studied may include forensic evidence collection and analysis forensic fire investigation traffic accident investigation genetics and genetic engineering. Applied Science This pathway of the course is ideal if you would like to study equal amounts of biology chemistry and physics and would like to keep your future options open. It is recommended that you pursue this stream if you are interested in careers in bioengineering chemistry biochemistry or pharmacology. Some of the specialist units include genetics and genetic engineering medical physics applications material science and organic chemistry. Biomedical Science This course is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a medically related career such as biomedical science biochemistry radiography pharmacy or nursing etc. The course will prep