Applied Science (Level 3 BTEC)

CURRICULUM VISION

“A broad, stimulating and enjoyable curriculum, that engages, motivates and challenges all pupils, giving them the knowledge, skills and understanding to grow as individuals, preparing them for the next stage in their lives”

In Science, we incorporate the curriculum vision by:

Broad:

• Teaching a range of topics across the sciences that stretch students’ knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Topics such as fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and investigative skills.

Stimulating

• Encouraging interest and enthusiasm through inquisitive and investigative learning that allows students to take ownership of their own discoveries and draw valid conclusions.

Enjoyable

• In Science, a range of learning techniques are implemented to make the subject enjoyable and accessible for all students, e.g. research based inquiry, experimental and practical work as well as field studies.

Engaging

• Developing an understanding and awareness of how real life situations and current affairs are linked to an understanding and appreciation for science such as health and disease, climate change and global warming, intensive cattle farming and technological advances.

Motivating

• Making links between the different topics in Science and the potential careers that can stem from an interest in those topic.
• Learning about future pathways after GCSE or Applied Science and the wide range of careers that a qualification in science can offer.

Challenging

• Strengthening students’ examination skills by practising a wide range of revision skills and strategies throughout the course.  

Applied Science - Students have 5 hours each week

This subject is taught at Key Stage 5 only

Students will be assessed via coursework which will be presented in the form of

• Powerpoints
• Word Documents
• Leaflets
• Posters
• Or group presentations

Students are assessed via coursework and exams. 

Applied Science (Extended Certificate)

• Unit 1 - 3 x 40 minute exams (Year 12)
• Unit 3 - 1 x 90 minute exam (Year 13)

 

NEW COURSE Applied Science AAQ (Year 12 only)

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate) is designed for post-16 students with an interest in science and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Equivalent to one A level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in science alongside two A levels.

Unit 1- Principles and Applications of biology: exam unit

Unit 2- Principles and Applications of Chemistry: exam unit

Unit 3 - Principles and Applications of Physics: exam unit

Unit 4 – Practical Scientific and Procedures : coursework unit.

Optional unit -TBC

 

The Teachers that teach Applied Science are:

Mrs Miller, Mr Macgowan, Mr Crouch, Mr Gotora and Mrs Goldsmith

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We have added some job/career ideas to sharepoint - Click here

Career in STEM

Plus these links to websites - 

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/science-and-research

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/10-alternative-science-careers