Applied Sciences

Course summary

Applied Science is a vocational science qualification which is equivalent to one A Level and allows learners to develop a range of scientific skills in a vocational setting. WHY SHOULD I TAKE APPLIED SCIENCE? Scientific developments help to shape our world and provide a huge range of employment opportunities. Forensics sheds light on how crimes are committed and how accidents can be investigated methodically and effectively. Material science provides an understanding of how materials behave and what uses they can be put to. Biomedical Science opens doors to careers in healthcare-related industries, giving you the choice to follow your interests and realize your ambitions. Most importantly, science is an area that is continually changing, and a BTEC Applied Science course reflects these developments and allows you to keep pace with the exciting innovations that emerge from scientific study. COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems