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BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science

A vocational course in science and equivalent to 0.5 A Level.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: A Levels
School Leaver - Academic
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Full Time or Part Time: FT
Level: 3
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Joseph Wright Centre

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/btec-national-certificate-in-applied-science
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Course Information for Students

Existing A Level students that are not able to carry on with their subject into year 2 but need a science component in their portfolio.

You will already be part of the college, GCSE Science needs to be 4,4

UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE I

UNIT 2: PRACTICAL SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES 

On site with many practical sessions in labs.

Usual stationary with calculator.

UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE I – EXTERNAL EXAM

UNIT 2: PRACTICAL SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES – INTERNALLY ASSESSED

Science based degrees or a third A Level equivalent to any degree application.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, patrick.ring@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Biological Scientists

£32759

Biological Scientists

Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists

£41971

Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists

Natural and Social Science Professionals

£39007

Natural and Social Science Professionals

Chemical Scientists

£33329

Chemical Scientists

Graphic and Multimedia Designers

£25191

Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Web Design Professionals

£38937

Web Design Professionals

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: March 5, 2024 4:19 pm