A-Levels: Science - Applied
A Level
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A Level
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Duration
2 Years
Year 1 (AS). Unit 1: Investigating Science at work. Unit 2: Energy Transfer Systems. Unit 3: Finding out about Substances. Year 2 (A2). Unit 7: Planning & Carrying out a Scientific Investigation (compulsory). Unit 14: The Healthy Body. One additional unit
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About this course
You need to have gained at least a grade C in GCSE Science or a Distinction in BTEC First Diploma Science and have good communication skills. You should have a genuine interest in Science, be highly motivated and keen to develop skills learnt during the theory lessons and apply them to practical work.
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Why study Applied Science?
This course has been designed to provide progression from Level 2 to Level 3; it aims to provide Science in context and links to the world of work. The course has a vocational context built into content of units; the units are designed to be relevant to local/national employers. Students have a wide choice of units to choose from. In addition, it may be of interest to students who enjoyed Science at school and who wish to study a range of science subjects rather than concentrating on studying the individual sciences in depth.
Applied Science is mainly assessed by portfolio work: two out of the three units are assessed this way. Bear in mind that this does not make it an easy option - there is a lot of work involved and deadlines which need to be met.
What do I study?
Year 1 (AS)
Unit 1: Investigating Science at work
Unit 2: Energy Transfer Systems
Unit 3: Finding out about Substances
Year 2 (A2)
Unit 7: Planning & Carrying out a Scientific Investigation (compulsory)
Unit 14: The Healthy Body
One additional unit
Where does Applied Science take me?
Applied Science can lead on to careers in Radiography, Biomedical Sciences and Nursing and other non-scientific degrees such as Sports Science and Law.
A-Levels: Science - Applied