Applied Science

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

BTEC First Diploma

Level

Level Two

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

On successful completion you may progress to:

higher levels of study such as a national diploma in forensic science or medical science at the College
employment in a scientific career.

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 PLP/Prince's Trust course
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

Your assessment will include coursework, practical assignments and externally set tests.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course consists of the following units ...

Mandatory:
• chemistry and our earth
• energy and our universe
• biology and our environment.

Optional:
• applications of chemical substances
• applications of physical science
• health application of life sciences
• the living body
• investigating a crime scene
• science in medicine.

When can I study?

Full-time

Course Facts

Apply Now

Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Goschen Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

FDS

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 may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.