Science (BTEC Level 2 Diploma)

Specific Entry Criteria

Standard college requirements for an intermediate programme.

About the Subject

This course is suitable for anyone who is planning to enter work directly or wishes to proceed to further or higher education. It is especially suitable for someone considering a career in one of the main areas of science such as new product testing, hospital laboratory work, product development and quality control, sale of sciencebased products, food science and scientific research.

The course will provide students with an introduction to the science industry and related services, enabling them to investigate a range of areas of study.

This is a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to 4 A-C grade GCSEs.

In the past most students from intermediate vocational science courses have gone on to study other science or vocational qualifications.

Course Content

The teaching for the course will involve a mixture of class teaching, practical work, personal research, group research, discussion and possibly visits to local industries and firms.

The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science is a 60-credit qualification that consists of 3 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits.

Mandatory units

Unit 1 Chemistry and Our Earth (5 credits)

Unit 2 Energy and Our Universe (5 credits)

Unit 3 Biology and Our Environment (5 credits)

Optional units

Unit 4 Applications of Chemical Substances (5 credits)

Unit 5 Applications of Physical Science (5 credits)

Unit 6 Health Applications of Life Sciences (5 credits)

Unit 10 The Living Body (10 credits)

Unit 17 Chemical Analysis and Detection (10 credits

Unit 19 Electronics in Action (10 credits)

Assessment

All six units are portfolio assessed. These internally assessed units will be externally moderated.