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Science

Course Code: IAAS
  • Level: 1
  • Qualification: Award
  • Awarding body: Pearson
  • Duration: Ten weeks
  • Course type: Short course
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Fridays 9.00am - 4.00pm

What's it all about?

Fancy getting into science but have no background or formal qualifications? This short course will provide you with the perfect stepping-stone into lab work in biology, chemistry and physics. You will need no prior knowledge of science and we will support your development in this growing industry!

Course information

The Award offers you the opportunity to study a sector unit and plan for your next steps. You will complete the following two units:

  • developing a personal progression plan
  • carrying out a scientific experiment.

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

The course is assessed by internal assessment (coursework).

Upon successful completion you may progress to the BTEC First Level 2 Award or Extended Certificate.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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