Course Guide 2018-19 Full-time Courses and Apprenticeships
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Science offers a world of possibilities <strong>and</strong> an endless list of career opportunities from working<br />
in medical science, studying the environment, working in research <strong>and</strong> development or<br />
becoming a forensic scientist…. there are plenty of career options waiting for you.<br />
Applied Science BTEC Diploma<br />
Level: 1<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Applied Science BTEC Diploma<br />
Level: 2<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English at grade 2 <strong>and</strong> maths at grade<br />
1 or above, <strong>and</strong> 2 other GCSEs grade 2 or<br />
above including a science subject.<br />
Overview<br />
The course will maximise your opportunity<br />
to progress by focusing on the development<br />
of transferable skills, increasing your science<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> introducing you to practical<br />
techniques.<br />
You will study four m<strong>and</strong>atory units:<br />
• Being organised<br />
• Developing a personal progression plan<br />
• Working with others<br />
• Researching a topic<br />
Optional units of study includes:<br />
• Carrying out a scientific experiment<br />
• Investigating variations in plants <strong>and</strong><br />
animals<br />
• Measuring waves used in technology<br />
• Practical actions to protect the environment<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Written assignments<br />
• Practical assessments<br />
What’s next?<br />
Level 2 Applied Science/Health <strong>and</strong> Social Care<br />
or Childhood Studies.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English at grade 3 <strong>and</strong> maths at grade 2<br />
or above, <strong>and</strong> 2 other GCSEs grade 3 or above<br />
including a science subject.<br />
Overview<br />
This course will develop your knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
practical skills in chemistry, physics <strong>and</strong> biology<br />
to enable you to pursue your science based<br />
studies at a higher level. You will experience<br />
what scientists do in their work, developing your<br />
practical <strong>and</strong> scientific skills.<br />
You will study three m<strong>and</strong>atory units:<br />
• Chemistry <strong>and</strong> our earth<br />
• Energy <strong>and</strong> our universe<br />
• Biology <strong>and</strong> our environment<br />
Optional units include:<br />
• The living body<br />
• Chemical analysis <strong>and</strong> detection<br />
• Exploring our universe<br />
• Health applications of life science<br />
• Applications of chemical substances<br />
• Applications of physical science<br />
• Working in a science-based organisation<br />
• Science in medicine<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Written assignments<br />
• Practical assessments<br />
• Tests under exam conditions<br />
• Presentations<br />
What’s next?<br />
Level 3 Applied, Medical, Forensic or<br />
Environmental Science or Health <strong>and</strong> Social Care<br />
Apprenticeship.
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