The BTEC National course in Applied Science course covers the fundamentals of science, working in the science industry, perceptions of science, scientific investigation and practical techniques. You will also study statistics, human physiology and anatomy, disease and infection, human regulation and reproduction, medical physics techniques, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry.. If you study a BTEC Diploma and Extended Diploma course, you are expected to complete all the work required for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate by the end of Year 12
Grades 5-4 in GCSE Combined Science. GCSE Maths: 4 GCSE English: 4 These requirements are in addition to the general entry requirements. Alternatively you could progress directly into a career within the scientific industry as a technician. • have at least a grade 4 in both English language and mathematics; and • have at least two grades 5 and three grades 4 at GCSE
This course has both internally and externally assessed components. Internally assessed units require students to: • write up the findings of their own research • use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations • carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes • demonstrate practical and technical skills using appropriate equipment, procedures and techniques. Externally assessed units vary depending on whether studying the Extended Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma course. However, all external assessment involves written examinations in scientific investigations, physics, biology and chemistry units. If you opt to study the Diploma and Extended Diploma course, you are expected to complete all the work required for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate by the end of Year 12.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 2RZ |
The BTEC National course in Applied Science course covers the fundamentals of science, working in the science industry, perceptions of science, scientific investigation and practical techniques. You will also study statistics, human physiology and anatomy, disease and infection, human regulation and reproduction, medical physics techniques, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry.. If you study a BTEC Diploma and Extended Diploma course, you are expected to complete all the work required for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate by the end of Year 12
Grades 5-4 in GCSE Combined Science. GCSE Maths: 4 GCSE English: 4 These requirements are in addition to the general entry requirements. Alternatively you could progress directly into a career within the scientific industry as a technician. • have at least a grade 4 in both English language and mathematics; and • have at least two grades 5 and three grades 4 at GCSE
This course has both internally and externally assessed components. Internally assessed units require students to: • write up the findings of their own research • use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations • carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes • demonstrate practical and technical skills using appropriate equipment, procedures and techniques. Externally assessed units vary depending on whether studying the Extended Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma course. However, all external assessment involves written examinations in scientific investigations, physics, biology and chemistry units. If you opt to study the Diploma and Extended Diploma course, you are expected to complete all the work required for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate by the end of Year 12.
