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Course Summary
Course Description
In Y12 and Y13 all students will complete work to gain a qualification equivalent to 1 A level.
Further Information about our courses including results
This is a popular but challenging and rewarding course; the syllabus offers exciting opportunities to continue with our consistently achieved 100% pass rate in both Y12 and Y13.
We are proud to operate an open-door policy where students can feel supported and encouraged at whatever level they are operating. It is our aim to work with you and the people that support you to help you achieve the very best that you can in BTEC Science.
Historically students who study BTEC Applied Science Diploma at King Ecgbert School achieve approximately 4/5 of a grade higher than the national average (comparing students with similar GCSE grades) which results in a consistently higher proportion of students achieving D*-D.
Website for the new AAQ
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/applied-science-aaq.html
Course Details
Course Content and Teaching Units
Units for Extended Certificate
1: Principles and applications of Biology (Exam based)
2: Principles and applications of Chemistry (Exam based)
3: Principles and applications of Physics (Exam based)
4: Practical Scientific procedures and Techniques (coursework based)
Plus an optional unit - (Coursework based)
Unit 5: Science investigation skills
Unit 6: Contemporary issues in Science
Financial Information
There is no financial requirement to this course. We will provide you with a work book.
Qualification
Level 3 Applied Science
1 A level equivalent = Extended Certificate
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The exam component is assessed by written examinations using a variety of assessment styles so you can confidently engage with the questions, including multiple choice, short and long answer questions.
There will be a minimum of 10% maths questions in the exams (including some AS statistics)
Coursework units are set and marked by your teachers (with some work sent to the exam board to check grades are awarded accurately)
Entry requirements
5-5-5 (separate sciences) or 5-5 for combined science.
5s in English Language and Maths (strong 4s considered)
Your next steps...
This course lays the groundwork for further study in science based courses e.g. engineering, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory based courses etc, although many students have also gone onto study non science based qualifications such as law, teaching etc.
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