Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
King Ecgbert
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
Course Description
In Year 12 and Year 13 all students will complete work to gain a qualification equivalent to 2 A levels.
Further Information about our courses including results
This is a popular but challenging and rewarding course; the BTEC structure and syllabus offers exciting opportunities to continue with our consistently achieved 100% pass rate in both Year 12 and Year 13.
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.
Course Details
Units for Diploma
1. Principles and applications of science 1 (Exam based)
2. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework based)
3. Science Investigation Skills (exam based)
4. Laboratory Techniques and their Application (Coursework based)
5. Principles and Applications of Science II (Exam based)
6. Investigative Project (Coursework based)
7. Human Regulation and Reproduction (Coursework based)
8. Electrical Circuits and their Application (Coursework based)
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 double science.
5s in English Language and Maths (strong 4s may be considered)
Your next steps...
This course lays the groundwork for further study in science-based courses e.g. Biomedical Science, Nursing, Laboratory based courses etc, although many students have also gone on to study non-science-based qualifications such as law, teaching etc
Additional information
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