Applied Science Level 2
This subject may be offered at more than one Southern Consortium school site. The teaching of this subject may be at any one of the sites listed below.
The information on this webpage is a guide only. Topics, units and course content may vary from those listed below.
BTEC First Diploma in Applied Science @DP
Are you thinking of a career in the Chemical Industry, Forensic Science or any Science based career at Technician level? If the answer to this is yes, then the BTEC First Diploma in Applied Science could be the course for you.
What does the course involve?
You will study six units
Two Core Units:
- Scientific Principles
- Science and the World of Work
Four Specialist Units
- Chemistry Applications
- Physical Science Applications
- Biological Systems
- Forensic Science Applications
You will have the opportunity to develop
- Knowledge of work in Science based industry
- The personal skills needed to be successful in the world of work
- The skills necessary to gain information from various sources related to Science
Progression Opportunities
The BTEC First Diploma provides a good foundation for a variety of science based careers or entry into college for further science based studies.