Foundation degrees offer Applied Sciences courses to develop a foundational knowledge of practical science. These degrees will often be quite broad and will allow you to study elements of Chemistry, Biology, and other scientific areas. Some foundation degrees offer pathways. If you know you want to study Chemistry or study Biology for example, it may be beneficial for you to choose a foundation degree with an available pathway in that subject. A Foundation degree is a stand-alone qualification that can be used to progress onto further study at university.
Some Applied Science courses are delivered as a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND). HNDs and HNCs in Applied Science can be used to progress onto further study at university, but as they have a specific focus on workplace skills and portfolios, they can be used to enter the world of work.
At undergraduate level Applied Science degrees tend to offer a more specialist focus. You’ll find Applied Science courses in many different areas.
Popular degree titles include:
Applied Sciences courses tend to lead to a BSc degree qualification. Some Applied Sciences courses also offer apprenticeship and industry-adjacent courses.
Similarly, a Masters in Applied Science degree can help you develop your scientific research skills and allow you to become more specialised in your chosen area – for instance:
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