Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science

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Course Overview

This foundation course may be the answer if you are 16-18 and have just left school but need additional time and support to reach the standard required for Level 2 (GCSE) study. Designed to provide you with basic Science skills, this course will develop your maths and English too.

Entry Requirements

It is preferable to have a minimum of E3 in English and maths and grade 2/3 (E) in science GCSE; we will also give you an informal test in maths and English at your interview.

You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

What this course covers

This is a foundation course designed to help students prepare for a BTEC Level 2 Applied Science programme or a related course; you will study biology, chemistry and physics as well as maths and English.

Assignment based coursework, graded with a Pass, Merit, Distinction. All units must be completed to achieve the course. You will also be expected to improve your maths and English in order to support your progression to a level 2 course.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Applied Science.

Fees and funding

There are no extra costs for this course.

Progression

After this course students may wish to progress to a Level 2 BTEC in Applied Science, a Level 2 in Engineering, or any other Level 2 course.

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