1. Develop an understanding of the application of classroom science to real world problems and challenges
Learning Outcomes - Knowledge and understanding, Application

2. Identify a topical challenge or issue and propose a realistic solution using appropriate scientific understanding
Learning Outcomes - Learning, Enquiry

3. Demonstrate the ability to plan and undertake a practical investigation, and collect and analyse data in support of tackling an identified topical challenge
Learning Outcomes - Analysis, Problem Solving

4. Communicate the findings of scientific investigation
Learning Outcomes - Communication

Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment, namely a Portfolio (learning outcomes 1 – 4). T

Opportunities will be given to submit drafts for formative feedback to support the students. Deadlines for portfolio components will be staggered to ensure that the student workload is spread throughout the year.

This module will provide an introduction to the application of science in a variety of contexts. It will build, but not be dependent, upon the content covered in the other modules studied on the Science Foundation Year.

Topics covered may include:

Forensic Science
Methods available to the forensic scientist
Analysis of evidence and its evidential value in court
Storage, handling and examination of samples
Roles and responsibilities of the forensic scientist

Pharmaceutical Science
The different categories of medicines and their actions
The development of a medicine
Methods of analyzing medicines
Business, entrepreneurship and innovation in the life sciences

Food Science
The type of diet required for different client groups
The causes of food spoilage and methods of food preservation
The packaging and labelling of products
Testing the product by government agencies

Environmental Science
The type and populations of organisms that live in a habitat
The relationships of organisms with their physical and biological environment
Fuels and energy, and the generation of electricity by sustainable and non-sustainable methods, zero carbon agenda
Climate change, damage and policy
Managing conservation and biodiversity net gain
Recycling materials

Biomedical Science
The role of a biomedical scientist in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Introduction to analysis of disease markers.
The importance of scientific literature and communication in health and well-being i.e. the role of a biomedical scientist in the broadest sense.
Health and safety relevant to the role of a biomedical scientist

The module will be delivered by tutor led theory sessions, problem solving classes and practical work, throughout which the emphasis will be on student involvement.
The information will be delivered using lectures, videos and demonstrations. Worksheets will be used to engage students in an active role in the learning process. Problem solving activities will be used to consolidate learning. The active learning is continued in the practical sessions where investigative procedures will be discussed, planned and carried out by the students.
Formative learning will be aided by assignments, tutorial exercises and the ability to receive formative feedback of coursework drafts prior to submission.
The time for independent study will be taken up by preparation and completion of assignment work, library research, preparation for class discussion and report writing.

Jackson, A. R.W.; Jackson, J. M.; Mountain, H.; Brearley, D. (2016) Forensic Science (4th edition), Pearson

Enger, Eldon D; Smith, Bradley F (2016) Environmental Science: a study of interrelationships, McGraw-Hill Education, New York

Hartley, J. et al. (2016) BTEC Nationals Applied Science: Student Book Level 3, Pearson Education

Pitt, S. J. and Cunningham, J. M. (2013) An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice, Wiley-Blackwell

Laboratory facilities, IT facilities

Suitable teaching rooms with full IT and screen casting facilities