Course information
Applied Science (BTEC)
Saint John Bosco College - Wandsworth
02079248310
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
Course summary

Applied Science offers a qualification, equivalent to A-level which can lead to further education, university or employment. With BTEC, you’ll develop a portfolio of work that will help you to impress and showcase your skills at interviews.You’ll also gain confidence in studying independently, as well as build essential life skills that will help you to succeed at university and beyond including interpersonal and practical skills, effective teamwork, good use of time and working to deadlines and taking on board feedback to improve.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

BTEC Modules Unit 2: Scientific Procedures and Techniques; Chemistry Structure and bonding, calculations, chemical and physical properties and trends of and properties and trends of the periodic table Biology: Cell structure and functions, cell specialisation, tissue structure and function Physics: Wave properties, waves in commuincation, EM waves Unit 2: Scientific Procedures and Techniques Section A: Titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions Section B: Calorimetry to study cooling curves Section C: Chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures Section D: Review personal development of skills for laboratory work Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills Enzymes Diffusion Ecosystems Electrical circuits Drawing conclusions Energy content of fuels Data collection, processing and analysis Planning scientific investigations Unit 12: Diseases and Infections Section A: Infectious and non-infectious diseases Section B: Transmission of infectious diseases and how this can be prevented Section C: Treatment of infectious diseases Section D: Human body response to diseases

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressParkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ