Applied science is the practical application of scientific knowledge and principles to solve real-world problems, improve existing technologies, and develop new products and processes. The Applied Sciences Division trains Technicians and Technologists in various disciplines of science and offers courses both on full-time and part-time from National Certificate level to Higher National Diploma level.
The division comprises of two departments; The Physical Sciences Department and the Biological Sciences Department. Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences are two distinct categories of natural sciences, differing in their focus, methodology, and applications. Physical Sciences: focus on the study of non-living matter, energy, and fundamental laws governing the universe whereas Biological Sciences focus on the study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.