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Applied Science

at Epsom and Ewell High School, Epsom · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Outline: BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science is a two year course, which will give you an insight into the working lives of different types of scientists. It involves practical activities as well as opportunities for independent work and research. You will study aspects of all 3 sciences, particularly in the first year. Course overview: The course requires two years of study. During year 12 you will complete the equivalent of an AS level. The A2 units are completed during your second year: Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Science: In this unit you will study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It will involve practical work using microscopes, making standard solutions and testing their accuracy and using calorimeters to work out the calorific value of fuels. There will also be some work on how scientific information is communicated. Unit 2 - Working in the Science Industry: This unit centers around the scientific workplace and how information is stored and communicated, the standard procedures that are in place and how a science laboratory is laid out for maximum efficiency. Unit 4 - Scientific practical techniques: Here you get to hone your practical and mathematical skills. You will complete qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, use various methods to separate substances, learn of different ways that samples can be tested for purity and use various measuring instruments/sensors.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE Grade A* to C

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Epsom and Ewell High School

    Ruxley Lane, Epsom, KT19 9JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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