Applied Science

Course Content

Award:
BTEC First Diploma

What's it all about?:
Can you think of anything more important than understanding the world we live in and how it works? Science informs how we live our lives - what we eat, how healthy we are, how we work. Science affects virtually every aspect of our lives and you can discover how on our science course. You will get the chance to study a wide variety of subjects whether you want to study science for sheer intellectual curiosity or as a means of answering the myriad of questions you have.

Progression:
This qualification will enable you to progress to higher levels of study such as the BTEC National Diploma in Forensic Science, Medical Science or to seek employment in a scientific area.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
• a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart course
• successful completion of the E2E/Prince's Trust course
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course consists of the following mandatory units:
• biological systems
• chemistry applications
• forensic science
• medical science
• science and the world at war
• scientific principles.

You will also study key skills in communication, information technology and application of number.

When can I study?:
Full-time

Are there any exams?:
Your assessment will include coursework, practical assignments and externally set tests.
Course Facts

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Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
NSC

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£260. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
XFS

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.