Overview
Applied Science Intermediate (Level 2)The Qualifications in Applied Science are intended to give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to qualifications in a science-related area at a higher level or to employment in a science-related area.
Level 2 Applied Science enables students who have a keen interest in the scientific field to develop their skills and understanding. The course is intended for students who may not have achieved the required qualifications for the level 3 course in their GCSEs. Students in the past have then grown in confidence with their scientific abilities, which has enabled them to progress onto the level 3 course. Students will be taught by tutors who are experts within their field.
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Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grades 9-3 OR equivalent qualification at Level 1.
What qualification will I gain?
BTEC First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (Level 2).
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a mixture of continuous assessment and 2 exams.
Course content
What will I study?
Units studied:
- Unit 1 Principles of Science (External exam)
- Unit 8 Scientific Skills (External exam)
- Unit 2 Chemistry and our Earth (Assignments)
- Unit 3 Energy and our Universe (Assignments)
- Unit 4 Biology and our Environment (Assignments)
- Unit 5 Applications of Chemical Substances (Assignments)
- Unit 6 Applications of Physical Science (Assignments)
- Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science (Assignments)
- Unit 9 Practical Scientific Project (Assignments
- Unit 12 The Living Body (Assignments)
- Unit 15 Investigating a Crime Scene (Assignments)
- Unit 16 Science in Medicine (Assignments)
Skills developed:
This course will support learners’ development of transferable interpersonal skills, including:
- working with others
- problem-solving
- independent study
- and personal, learning and thinking skills in a work-related context.
Next steps
Course progression:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or T Levels.
Career progression:
Working as a laboratory technician or a laboratory assistant.
Additional information
You will need a Lab coat, Lab Goggles and Gloves.
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Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
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- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.
