Applied Science
St Joseph's College - Croydon
02087611426
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL
Course summary

BTEC Applied Science is an excellent course for those who wish to pursue a career in a variety of scientific fields including Biomedical Science. The course covers Biology, Chemistry, Physics and some Mathematics, with an additional unit in the field of Biology. This course is designed for students who wish to progress to university or alternatively seek an apprenticeship or go directly into employment. The BTEC Applied Science course is equivalent to one A-level and is designed to be studied over two years.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

The course consists of 3 separate units, which will be tested through a combination of internally marked assignments, tasks set and marked externally, and written assessments set and marked externally. The units which will be covered are Principles and Application of Science, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques and finally Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways. One unit will be examined and eternally marked. The other two units will be coursework marked by the teachers and checked by the exam board.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressBeulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL