Applied Sciences

Course summary

All 3 A-level Sciences are AQA specifications. We offer the opportunity to sit the AS exams at the end of Year 12. The A2 course is examined at the end of Year 13. BTEC level 3 qualification is Pearson Edexcel. The National Extended Certificate (Applied Science) is equivalent to 1 A level, and the National Diploma (Health and Social Care) is equivalent to 2 A levels. Year 12 Term 1: Applied Science: Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Science Term 2: Applied Science: Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Science Unit 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Term 3: Applied Science: Unit 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Year 13 Term 1: Applied Science: Unit 3 Science Investigation Skills Term 2: Applied Science: Unit 3 Science Investigation Skills, Unit 8 Physiology of the Human Body Term 3: Applied Science: Unit 8 Physiology of the Human Body