Applied Science - Pearson BTEC National Diploma (Double Award)

Assessment

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I (90 GLH) external written exam Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (90 GLH) internal assessment Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (120 GLH) external written exam Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application (90 GLH) internal assessment Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II (120 GLH) external written exam Unit 6: Investigative Project (90 GLH) Optional unit (60 GLH) internal assessment The optional unit can be decided by the Academy and is dependent upon staff expertise, student interest and availability of resources. Possible options include: Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems Unit 12: Disease and infection Unit 13: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry