What you’ll learn:

Year 1

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I (biology, chemistry and physics)

Topics include periodicity and properties of elements, structure and function of cells and tissues, waves and communication.

This unit is externally assessed

Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques.

Scientific procedures and techniques are studied through a series of practical activities, including titrations, colorimetry, chromatography and calorimetry.

This unit is internally assessed

Year 2

Unit 3 Science Investigation skills

Science investigation skills are developed through 4 areas of study: plant populations, enzymes, electrical circuits and energy content of fuels.

This unit is externally assessed

Unit 14 Applications of Organic Chemistry –Example Unit Subject to change

Learners will cover the skills required to prepare and test a range of organic compounds and develop an understanding of their properties and uses in everyday life.

This unit is internally assessed

 

How you’ll be assessed:

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I (biology, chemistry and physics)

Written examination set and marked by Pearson.

  • 1.5 hours.
  • 90 marks.

Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

4 internally assessed tasks

50% internally assessed

50% externally assessed

1 resit allowed for externally assessed units

Unit 3 Science Investigation skills

A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.

  • The supervised assessment is arranged over two sessions in a three-week period timetabled by Pearson.
  • The supervised assessment sessions are 3 hours for Part A and 1.5 hours for Part B.
  • Practical investigation and written submission.
  • 60 marks.

Unit 14 Applications of Organic Chemistry

4 internally set task covering a range of learning aims

42% internally assessed

58% externally assessed

1 resit allowed for externally assessed units

Where next:

The BTEC Applied Science course is especially suitable for students considering careers in areas such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic work, forensic and sports science (You should check the university websites for entry requirement for specific degrees as they can vary from course to course).

You should be aware that applied science does not count towards the National Curriculum subject requirement for teaching courses. If you want to be a teacher, you should do another National Curriculum subject as well as applied science, such as English or PE.