Applied Sciences
Course summary
You will study a range of topics looking at developing skills such as scientific practical techniques and presenting evidence based on real-life work and studies. Students have to undertake a number of units for which they present evidence based on real-life work and studies. It is examined by assembling a portfolio of work showing the skills and knowledge they have acquired, as well as through external examinations. CAREER PATHWAYS: The Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate is ideal if you do not think you want to do a traditional scientific degree but would like to continue your GCSE science to a higher level. A BTEC in Applied Science gives you the skills required for a science based career, for example, a laboratory technician or a career in a hospital.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Combined Science | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students are expected to obtain 5 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 4) Students must achieve a minimum GCSE grade 55 in Combined Science.
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Assessment
Unit 1: Year 12 - written examination, 90 marks. Unit 2: Year 12 - assignment based. Unit 3: Year 13 - written examination, 60 marks. Unit 8: Year 13 - assignment based.
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