Applied Science - BTEC Extended Certificate
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Course summary
This BTEC Science course aims to give students a solid foundation in all three sciences, extending their knowledge from GCSE and providing them with the practical skills needed to progress in a career in science or engineering, both in employment and in Higher Education. This course is designed for students who want to continue with science, but for whom A-Levels are not the chosen pathway. This course is made up of 4 or 8 modules, depending on whether students are entering for the single or double A-Level equivalent. Around 25% of the course is exam assessed, while the remaining units are coursework or controlled assessments.
Entry Requirements
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Students should be aiming to achieve a grade 5-5 in combined science.
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Assessment
The following units are mandatory units: Principles and Applications of Science - Externally assessed exam. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques - Coursework. Science Investigation Skills - Controlled assessment. In addition to those above, an optional unit will also be completed in order to bring up the total number of units needed for the chosen qualification. Optional units: Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis, Physiology and Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction.
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