BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Applied Science

Course Team Leader: Palmer, Julie

Course Level: Level 1

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) at any grade

Study Hours: 15,5
Nº of Weeks:36

Additional Enrolment Info: This is an ideal course for you if you prefer coursework to exams

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: You can progress on to a wide range of BTEC Level 2 Diploma courses including the Diploma in Applied Science

Careers Progression: Science qualifications are highly regarded by employers. There are many possible eventual career paths including working as a technician in a school or pharmacy.

Course Description:
The course is designed to give a broad base of study in combined science. Topics include chemical products, living systems, energy and space, health and disease. You will develop your communication, IT and number skills in a scientific setting.

Description Breakdown:
The course is made up of a number of modules covering the 3 sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics; these include:
-health and disease
-living systems
-science detection
-applications of energy/exploring space
-useful chemical products
You will also complete a practical science project

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 18

Trips Residentials: There may be short day visits to places of interest to support your studies. Details of theses will be given to you by your personal tutor when you begin the course.

Qualification: BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Applied Science

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 10
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 510

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: All Week - Monday to Friday