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BTEC Applied Science
Extended Certificate and Diploma
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
BTEC Lindsey Abbott, Head of Department
[email protected]
BTEC Applied Science is a general science course covering areas of all three
sciences but has a stronger biological focus in the Diploma course. BTEC is
more vocational in approach, and is ideal for students more adept at continuous
assessment where a large part of the course is assessed using coursework.
What will I study? Co-curricular activities?
There are two BTEC options: We run a programme of enrichment
activities including talks from visiting
academics and from universities on
careers in science and related areas.
In addition, students will need to
complete a period of suitable work
experience outside of College.
1. BTEC Applied Science Subsidiary
Diploma (equivalent to 1 A level)
2. BTEC Applied Science Diploma
(equivalent to 2 A levels)
Each course covers a variety of
scientific modules including:
the basics topics of science,
practical techniques, laboratory
skills, scientific investigations and
analysing scientific data. Human
physiology and genetic engineering
are all covered in the larger,
Diploma course.
Where might it lead?
The Level 3 BTEC National in
Applied Science is recognised by a
large number of universities. Most
BTEC students go to study for
degrees in areas such as science,
bio–veterinary science, nursing and
education. It can lead to careers
in healthcare, medical sciences,
community work, forensics and many
other fields.
Suggested Preparation for
September
To prepare for Unit 1 Principles and
Applications of Science, review your
GCSE work in all three sciences on
atomic structure from Chemistry,
cells from Biology and theory of
waves from Physics.
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