Applied Science (double BTEC)

BTEC Applied Science is a 2-year course equivalent to 2 A-Levels, which will be taken alongside another Level 3 qualification. The course is delivered by specialists in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and is made up for 3 externally examined units and 5 internally examined coursework units, covering broad areas of the sciences.

Year 1

Unit 1 is an externally assessed which will be examined in January. The content is across all 3 sciences and sees a progression from GCSE content to that required for the course.

Unit 3 is another externally assessed unit, assessed in May, but this unit focusses on investigation planning, practical skills, and data analysis. It is taught through 6 practical activities across all 3 sciences.

A combination of Unit 2 and sections from optional units make up the rest of Year 1.

Year 2

Unit 5 is a continuation of Unit 1, where scientific knowledge is developed and extended. This is externally assessed in January of Year 2.

Completion of Unit 2 alongside teaching of Unit 4 takes place from January and the optional units started in Year 1 are finished.

Students are then given the chance to design and plan an investigation which they will carry out and report on.

Practical

There are many practical activities throughout the course as well as a chance to design and carry out a practical investigation in an area of the leaners own interest

The course is made up of 8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 2 are optional. Of the 6 mandatory, 3 are externally assessed through examination in January or May/June windows

Grade 4-4 or above in GCSE Combined Science or grade 4 in all three separate sciences.