Applied Science Level 2 - First Diploma
Overview
In this one year course, students will learn the fundamental concepts of science. The course is broken into 16 units covering key scientific concepts. These units include:
- Principles of Science
- Chemistry and our Earth
- Energy and our Universe
- Biology and our Environment
- Applications of Chemical Substances
- Applications of Physical Science
- Health Applications of Life Science
- Scientific Skills
- Practical Scientific Project
- How Scientific Theories are formulated
- The Living Body
- Investigating a Crime Scene
- Science in Medicine
- Designing and Making Useful Devices in Science
- Chemical Analysis and Detection
- Exploring our Universe.
All units are taught by specialist lecturers. Two units are assessed using examinations; the remainder are assessed using assignments. Due to the focus on assessments over exams in this course there are many opportunities to undertake practical activities, which will help develop scientific skills.
Key information
Preferably four GCSEs at grade D but must include Mathematics and English, or Vocational Studies (Level 1) with a merit profile.
The course is assessed through practical work, assignments and external exams. Both internal and external assessments are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction. Grades for units are based upon the lowest achieved grade.
Completion of this course with a Distinction Merit (DM) grade profile will allow for progression onto the BTEC Applied Science - Analytical and Forensic Science or Biomedical Science (L3 Extended Diploma).
Learners who have not achieved a grade C in both Mathematics and English language, will be required to resist one alongside the Level 2 applied science course.