BTEC Applied Science
Sheffield South East VI Form
Beaumont Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN
Available start dates
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Course Summary
This is a full two-year BTEC course that is equivalent to one A-Level. This BTEC is specifically designed for those wishing to progress into Higher Education courses in the Applied Science sector before entering employment. You will study Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and contemporary issues within science.
Course Details
What is included?
- Fundamentals Of Science
- Different Cells
- Atomic Structure
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Energy Transfer Processes
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Working in the Science Industry
- Laboratory Design
- Management and storage of information in a lab
- Biomedical Science Techniques
- Scientific Practical Techniques
- Practical Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Genetics & Genetic Engineering
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The new BTEC national will assess you in three ways:
Assignments: You will complete a series of tasks set in a work-related scenario and produce a portfolio of evidence.
Tasks - In controlled conditions, you will complete a practical task tackling an everyday challenge
Written Exam - You will draw on essential information to create written answers to practical questions in test conditions.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grades 5 or above including maths and English. Sheffield South East VI Form may consider students with GCSE grade 4s on an individual case by case.
Additional information
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