Applied Science

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Course description This is a two year course building on the Science you will have studied in Years 10 and 11. The course is designed to provide a highly specialised work-related qualification. The course aims to give learners the opportunity to acquire technical and employability skills, knowledge and understanding and develop practical lab skills. Through a combination of internally marked and externally assessed units, these qualifications will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical and relevant way. Course content In the first year you will study the three compulsory units of the course. These are: • scientific principles associated with Biology, Chemistry and Physics • experimental and practical techniques associated with applied science • the roles and skills of scientists, and the public and media perception of science Assessment 66% written examination 33% portfolio, internally assessed

Course information

Name: Applied Science Qualification title: BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160317 09:07:11 Updated 20160808 14:19:07

Entry requirements

None

Provider

University Church of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
info@UCEAcademy.org
01513506000
http://www.universityceacademy.org

Address

164, Whitby Road
Whitby Town: Ellesmere Port