BTEC First Awards in Applied Science
The Principles of Applied Science Award delivers the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study by covering the key scientific principles vital for both scientists and citizens of the future. It develops and exemplifies these principles in applied and vocational contexts, leading to an understanding of how the principles are applied in practice.
This course is worth the equivalent of one GCSE and follows the following units:
Unit 1: Principles of Science *
Unit 2: Chemistry and our Earth
Unit 3: Energy and our Universe
Unit 4: Biology and our Environment
For Unit 1 the students will have to take an externally assessed examination worth 25% of the final mark. For the remaining units the students will have to produce a portfolio of work, demonstrating their understanding.
The Application of Science Award is suitable for students who have covered the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study. It develops students’ understanding of key applications of science, and builds the skills required both for the scientific workplace and for further study.
This course is worth the equivalent of one GCSE and follows the following units:
Unit 5: Application of Chemical Substances
Unit 6: Application of Physical Science
Unit 7: Health Applications of Life Science
Unit 8: Scientific Skills
For Unit 8 the students will have to take an externally assessed examination worth 25% of the final mark. For the remaining units the students will have to produce a portfolio of work, demonstrating their understanding.