Applied Sciences

Course summary

The BTEC qualifications in this specification have been developed in the science sector to: - give learners the opportunity to acquire technical and employability skills, knowledge and understanding. - give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the science sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry or health-related or other science-related qualifications. - give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. Students attaining a Pass overall is equivalent to grade E, Merit to grade B and Distinction to a grade A at A level. The course is delivered in laboratories where a range of practical activities take place and is taught by a subject specialist teacher.