Applied Sciences
Magna Academy - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
01202604222
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE
Course summary

This qualification is designed to support students who are interested in learning about the science industry alongside other scientific fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in science-related subjects. BTEC Applied Science should be taken as part of a program of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Level 3 qualifications or A-levels. Students will study mandatory units from the table opposite. Students are given the opportunity to explore, through the optional units, a particular area of science, for example, Biomedical or Environmental science. The particular scientific options available include physiology, applications of organic and inorganic chemistry, astronomy and space science, diseases and Infection, microbiology, climate change, and animal conservation.

Entry requirements

Grade 5-9 in a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Mandatory Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I Written Examination Mandatory Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Internal Assessment Mandatory Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills External Examination Optional Units Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways Unit 11: Genetics and Genetic Engineering Unit 12: Diseases and Infections Unit 13:Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Unit 14: Applications of Organic Chemistry Unit 15: Electrical Circuits and their Application Unit 16: Astronomy and Space Science All Internal Assessment

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshdown Close, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE