BTEC KS4
BTEC Applications of Science
Pupils in year 10 and 11 receive 10 hours of BTEC science a fortnight. Pupils are currently entered for the EDEXCEL BTEC examinations which make up 25% of the total grade at the end of year 10 and during year 11. The other 75% of their grade is covered by internally assessed coursework completed throughout the year. The units studied are:
Unit 1: Principles of Science - Externally assessed exam which is currently taken in June of Year 10. This will cover content learnt in Units 2, 3 and 4
Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe
Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment
Unit 5: Applications of Chemical Substances
Unit 6: Applications of Physical Science
Unit 7: Health Applications of Life Science
Unit 8: Scientific Skills – Externally assessed exam which is currently taken in March of year 11. This will cover practical skills learnt during a project undertaken in year 11.
BTEC Principles of Applied Science
Pupils in year 10 and 11 receive 5 hours of BTEC science a fortnight. Pupils are currently entered for the EDEXCEL BTEC examinations which make up 25% of the total grade during year 11. The other 75% of their grade is covered by internally assessed coursework completed throughout the year. The units studied are:
Unit 1: Principles of Science - Externally assessed exam which is currently taken in March of year 11. This will cover content learnt in Units 2, 3 and 4
Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe
Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment
BTEC KS5 National Diploma
The BTEC Level 3 course follows the EDEXCEL specification. This course is 100% internally assessed by completing coursework throughout the year. There are a total of 13 units studied during year 12 and year 13 which include the following:
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Science
Unit 2: Working in the Science Industry
Unit 3: Scientific Investigation
Unit 4: Scientific Practical Techniques
Unit 5 Perceptions of Science
Unit 6 Using Mathematical Tools for Science
Unit 8 Using Statistics in Science
Unit 12 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
Unit 13 Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques
Unit 16 Chemistry for Biology Technicians
Unit 17 Electrical Circuits and their Applications
Unit 18 Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Unit 44 Astronomy
Application of Science Specification
Principles of Applied Science Specification
Pupil Booklet Application of Applied Science
Pupil Booklet Principles of Applied Science
