Applied Sciences

Course summary

For anyone who sees their future career in Science, the BTEC Science Foundation Diploma is an excellent starting point. It covers a wide range of topics across Science with the two optional units focusing on Human Body Systems and Genetics and Genetic Engineering. The course will allow you to acquire a high level of practical laboratory skills from which the theory is then drawn. Four reasons to study this course at The Beaconsfield School: 1. This is a unique course that is not offered at many other schools. 2. All our teachers are experienced with a proven track record. 3. The course is very diverse and covers many scientific areas. 4. We have had excellent success rates over several years. This course allows students to develop many transferable skills and successful students are prepared for a wide range of employment opportunities. The course can lead to a career in the science industry working in medical or quality control laboratories, public health, analytical laboratories, or as a Science Technician. Also, a variety of apprenticeship programs are available. Progression onto undergraduate courses is also very much an option when successful in Applied Science.