SCIENCE BTEC CERTIFICATE APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC
Level: Entry
INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA
Duration 1 year Level: 1
The course provides a basic introduction to
Duration 1 year
the human body and how science impacts
This course is an ideal starting point for
upon the world we live in.
anyone who is looking to start a career
in scientific or medical field. It provides a
Content
detailed introduction to science and its
• Cells, DNA and diseases
applications.
• Staying fit and healthy
Content
• Properties of materials and their uses
• Working in the science sector
• Electricity — its production and its
applications
• Scientific observations and
measurements
• Electromagnetic waves and their uses
• Units related to Biology, Chemistry and
• Exploring the earth and space
Physics
English, Maths and IT skills are also taught.
Assessment is by coursework assignments
English, Maths and IT skills are also taught.
and practical experiments. This includes
Assessment is by coursework assignments
some external assessment.
and practical experiments. This includes
some external assessment.
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements, but students
must have an interest in science and entry
Science BTEC Entry Certificate or 4 GCSEs
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level literacy and numeracy.
at grade D/E or above including English and
Maths or any Entry Level 3 qualification.
Progression
Progression
Applied Science BTEC Introductory
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Diploma.
Applied Science BTEC First Diploma.




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