Content • What is BTEC Applied Science? • Why should I study BTEC Applied Science? • What careers could A Level BTEC Applied Science lead to? • The BTEC Applied Science team • What will I study? • How will I be assessed? • Recommended resources • Additional resources • Activities BTEC Applied Science is a widely recognised qualification by industry and universities. The course enables students to study biology, chemistry and physics post-16 using a combination of exams and coursework for assessment. The course is equivalent to one A level and is usually studied either alongside other BTEC qualifications or A levels. The BTEC Applied Science course covers various topics from each of the three sciences including cell biology, waves and the electronic structure of atoms. In addition, there is a strong focus on the investigative skills used in science, and students will be expected to plan and carry out experiments and then evaluate the outcomes. BTEC Applied Science develops students’ knowledge across all three sciences. Students study biology, chemistry and physics in greater depth than at GCSE. In addition, the practical side of the course develops student’s laboratory skills and this in turn leads to them improving their analytical skills and their ability to plan and evaluate scientific experiments. Finally, the BTEC Applied Science helps students learn time management skills given they work to deadlines from the very start of the course (there is no leaving it to the last minute) to complete coursework alongside preparation for exams. BTEC Applied Science is fundamentally an experimental subject, BTEC Applied Science provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip students with the essential practical skills. With a track record of over 30 years, BTEC qualifications are welcomed by universities and employers. Students studying BTEC Applied Science at Wath Academy have gone on to university to become paramedics, midwives, nurses, physiotherapists and a range of other healthcare roles. In addition, others have undertaken degrees in teaching, history, economics and forensic sciences. For students choosing to gain employment or an apprenticeship the qualification demonstrates a range of skills and the analytical, critical thinking and evaluative skills it develops make it a strong addition to a CV.
On the Applied pathway students should have a minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics as well as three other grade 4s.
For students in year 12, they will complete Units 1 and 2. Unit 1 is externally examined in the summer term. There are three exams each of 40 minutes. Unit 2 is a coursework-assessed unit that will be completed throughout year 12. In year 13 students complete Units 3 and 12. Unit 3 is externally examined and this is sat in January. Should students be dissatisfied with their grades they can resit in the summer term. Unit 12 is a coursework-assessed unit that is completed during year 13.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
Content • What is BTEC Applied Science? • Why should I study BTEC Applied Science? • What careers could A Level BTEC Applied Science lead to? • The BTEC Applied Science team • What will I study? • How will I be assessed? • Recommended resources • Additional resources • Activities BTEC Applied Science is a widely recognised qualification by industry and universities. The course enables students to study biology, chemistry and physics post-16 using a combination of exams and coursework for assessment. The course is equivalent to one A level and is usually studied either alongside other BTEC qualifications or A levels. The BTEC Applied Science course covers various topics from each of the three sciences including cell biology, waves and the electronic structure of atoms. In addition, there is a strong focus on the investigative skills used in science, and students will be expected to plan and carry out experiments and then evaluate the outcomes. BTEC Applied Science develops students’ knowledge across all three sciences. Students study biology, chemistry and physics in greater depth than at GCSE. In addition, the practical side of the course develops student’s laboratory skills and this in turn leads to them improving their analytical skills and their ability to plan and evaluate scientific experiments. Finally, the BTEC Applied Science helps students learn time management skills given they work to deadlines from the very start of the course (there is no leaving it to the last minute) to complete coursework alongside preparation for exams. BTEC Applied Science is fundamentally an experimental subject, BTEC Applied Science provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip students with the essential practical skills. With a track record of over 30 years, BTEC qualifications are welcomed by universities and employers. Students studying BTEC Applied Science at Wath Academy have gone on to university to become paramedics, midwives, nurses, physiotherapists and a range of other healthcare roles. In addition, others have undertaken degrees in teaching, history, economics and forensic sciences. For students choosing to gain employment or an apprenticeship the qualification demonstrates a range of skills and the analytical, critical thinking and evaluative skills it develops make it a strong addition to a CV.
On the Applied pathway students should have a minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics as well as three other grade 4s.
For students in year 12, they will complete Units 1 and 2. Unit 1 is externally examined in the summer term. There are three exams each of 40 minutes. Unit 2 is a coursework-assessed unit that will be completed throughout year 12. In year 13 students complete Units 3 and 12. Unit 3 is externally examined and this is sat in January. Should students be dissatisfied with their grades they can resit in the summer term. Unit 12 is a coursework-assessed unit that is completed during year 13.