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Course Title

Applied Science

Awarding Body
Edexcel
Course Level
BTEC First Diploma
Course Description
Equivalent to 4 GCSE's Grade C + above 1 Year Course This BTEC qualification provides a specialist vocational course that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the world of work for Science Practitioners.
Assessment
This course is 100% coursework which is internally assessed and verified by the Programme Manager, externally verified by the examination board.
Programme of Study
2 Core Units
  • Scientific Principles
  • Science and the World of Work
4 Specialist Units
  • Environmental Science
  • Plants and Food
  • Forensic Science Applications
  • Science in Medicine
Entry Requirements
Grade D GCSE Sciences
Progression
BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science Other non-science A levels.
Further Information
Mrs K Thomas
BTEC Science Manager
 

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