Applied Science (Double)
Course summary
Course Outline The BTEC Applied Science National Diploma qualification consists of mandatory and optional units, which are assessed by different methods. To achieve the BTEC National Diploma, a student must study a total of 8 units. These include: 6 MANDATORY UNITS: 2 assessed by written exam (set and marked by Pearson): Unit 1. Principles and Applications of Science Unit 5. Principles and Applications of Science II 1 assessed by task (set and marked by Pearson): Unit 3. Science Investigation Skills 3 assessed by coursework (set and marked internally by the College): Unit 2. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 4. Laboratory Techniques and their Application Unit 6. Investigative Project 2 OPTIONAL UNITS: The two optional units are still to be decided, but will be taken from: Unit 9. Human Regulation and Reproduction Unit 17. Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques Unit 18. Industrial Chemical Reactions Unit 21. Medical Physics Applications
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Biology | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
Chemistry | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
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Assessment
Mandatory units – 57% externally assessed, 43% coursework. Optional units – 100% coursework. Examining Board – Pearson. This 8 unit qualification is the equivalent of three full A Levels. Grades are awarded from Double Distinction* to Double Pass and carry the normal number of UCAS points for university entry.
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