Applied Sciences

Assessment

First Year Unit Assessment Proportion: First Year Unit 1 Principles and applications of science 90 minute exam in June 25% Unit 2 Practical scientific procedures and techniques Internal assignment 25% If you choose to leave the course in the first year you can achieve a BTEC National Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science (equivalent to ½ A-level). Second Year Unit 3 Science investigation skills Task based (practical) exam in June 33.3% Unit 12 Diseases and infections Internal assignment 16.6%