Applied Science Diploma

Units covered in Year 1:

• Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Science I
• Unit 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
• Unit 3 Science Investigation Skills
• Unit 4 Laboratory Techniques and their Application
• Unit 19 Chemical Detection and Analysis
• Unit 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems

Individual Subject Entry Requirement: CC in Double Award or Merit in BTEC Science.

• The course is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.

  Internal Assessment

  Internally assessed units comprise of 3-4 coursework assignments completed over the course of the academic year. Each assignment will address a different topic within the unit. All assignments must be submitted via Microsoft Teams by published deadlines to be valid.

  External assessment

  In Year 1, Units 1 and 3 are set and marked by Pearson. Unit 1 comprises three written exams: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Unit 3 is a set task; learners are provided with practical data and assessed on their analytical and evaluation skills.

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