Location
Wakefield College
Level
Level 3
Start Date
September
Duration
2 years
Mode of Study
Full time
Awarding Body
Pearson BTEC
Offering Code
DEL3ASC1F000
Progression within Wakefield College
Yes
Residential
No
Day Trips
Yes
Opportunity for Placement
Yes
Mandatory Placement
Yes
Programme Design and Overview
This course helps you to build the skills and techniques necessary for a successful career in science or higher education. This qualification is the equivalent of three A Levels and is suitable for students who have studied GCSE sciences at school including single sciences at GCSE, or double award as well as BTEC First Applied Science.
What you will Study
Seven Mandatory Units (Including externally assessed examinations):
• Principles and Applications of Science I (Exam)
• Practical Scientific
Procedures and Techniques
• Science Investigation Skills (Exam)
•
Laboratory Techniques and their Application
• Principles and Applications of
Science II (Exam)
• Investigative Project
• Contemporary Issues in
Science (Exam)
Plus, six specialist units, which may include some of the following:
• Physiology of Human Body Systems
• Human Regulation and Reproduction
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Diseases and Infections
•
Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
• Applications of Organic Chemistry
•
Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
• Industrial Chemical Reactions
• Practical Chemical Analysis
• Biomedical Science
• Medical Physics
Applications
The optional units are subject to change.
If you gain entry to the course with Level 2 qualifications other than a
GCSEs in English Language or Maths you will be required to take GCSE English or
Maths alongside the main programme.
How you will Learn
You will learn through a range of activities including laboratory practical
work, workplace visits, lectures, group work and discussion.
NB, It is expected that you will also spend a minimum of 10 hours per
week working on assignments and revising for exams.
Course Structure
Laboratory based with integrated practical work.
13 units covered, 7 of which are mandatory and 4 are externally assessed (examinations).
Nature of Assessments on the Programme
The course will be assessed through a mixture of externally assessed exams
(40%) as well as internally marked assignment work .
The internally assessed units will typically be assessed through four written
assignments. These are likely to include tasks such as the write up of a
practical investigation including a full analysis of results, short answer
questions, research questions and occasionally an individual or group
presentation.
N.B Resubmissions for assignments can only be granted if deadlines are met by
the student.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths, plus Science at grade 5 –
(Combined Science 5,4 or Triple Science 5,4,4).
Applications with functional skills qualifications in English will also be
considered.
Attendance Expectations
Two years, full-time.
Attendance - Please note
This is part of a full-time study programme. It may be available as a standalone fee paying course that is not part of a full-time study programme subject to sufficient interest. For further information call the Course Information Team on 01924 789111.
Financial Support Information
For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789304
Further Study
Many of our student’s progress to university to study degrees such as forensic science, biomedical science, applied biology, biochemistry, microbiology and combined science. However, you could also progress to a HNC in Applied Biology at Wakefield College .
Career Opportunities
Areas of employment include technical roles, quality control, medical laboratory analysis, materials testing, biomedical science, forensic science analysis, medical photographer, anatomical pathology technician, medical physics technician, and soil analysis.
How to Apply
Please complete a full-time application form.
If you require an application form or details on how to enrol, please contact
Course Information on 01924 789111.
Course Groups (W)
Vocational Course
Course Groups (W)
Sixth Form
Subject Area (W)
Science
Client Group (W)
International
Client Group (W)
16-18
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