Course Content
- Component 1: Principles and Applications of Science I
- Component 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- Component 3: Science Investigation Skills
- Component 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems
| Component | Assessment | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Principles and Applications of Science I | Written exam | 3x 50m | 25% |
| 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques | Coursework – internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 25% |
| 3: Science Investigation Skills | Coursework – external assessment | 1h exam | 33.3% |
| 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems | Coursework – internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 16.7% |
Course Content
This course includes all the content and assessment from the extended certificate course plus the following:
- Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application
- Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II
- Unit 6: Investigative Project
- Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction
| Component | Assessment | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Principles and Applications of Science I | Written exam | 3x 50m | 12.5% |
| 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques | Coursework – internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 12.5% |
| 3: Science Investigation Skills | Coursework – external assessment | 1h exam | 16.7% |
| 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application | Coursework – Internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 12.5% |
| 5: Principles and Applications of Science II | Written exam | 3x 50m | 16.7% |
| 6: Investigative Project | Coursework – Internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 12.5% |
| 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems | Coursework – internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 8.3% |
| 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction | Coursework – internal assessment | 2 week assessment period | 8.3% |
Key Info
- Start Date: September 2024
- Awarding Body: Edexcel
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Length: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
TBC
Career Opportunities
BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications.
What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC learners apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels.