BTEC National Award Science

BTEC

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

This course is made up of 6 units - two are core and four are specialist. The specialist units enable you to study one of two particular areas in depth, namely: Forensic Science Medical Science Core units are: Fundamentals of Science Scientific Practical Techniques

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

Students should be aged 19 or over and have at least one of the following: A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject An Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject At least 2 GCSE's at grades A* to C including Mathematics and Science

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Course programme

BTEC National Award Science

Course ID:
PC90255

Academy:
Science

Introduction:
A BTEC National Award is a practical, work-related course valued by employers and higher education institutions. You learn by completing assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. As well as learning about science you will also develop the skills needed to start, or progress a career in this industry. This course is equivalent to one A level.

Study Mode & Location:
This course is studied over one year as a part-time course. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent's Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
This course is made up of 6 units - two are core and four are specialist. The specialist units enable you to study one of two particular areas in depth, namely:

· Forensic Science

· Medical Science

Core units are:

· Fundamentals of Science

· Scientific Practical Techniques

Assessment:
All units are assessed and graded, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
A BTEC National Award prepares you for employment and

provides a good grounding for progression to a more advanced course. Employment opportunities exist in a range of areas and may include working in:

· A pharmaceutical research laboratory

· A hospital laboratory

· A forensic science laboratory

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application system.

You will need to include the following information on your application form:

  • Institution code name:
    CLANC
  • Institution code:
    C30
  • Campus code:
    P


Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

BTEC National Award Science

Price on request