BTEC Science allows you to develop your scientific knowledge and skills through a highly practical course. The focus is on relating learning to the workplace but the course also carries UCAS points, enabling progression to university or a higher apprenticeship. It is equivalent to 3 GCE ‘A’ levels and is highly valued by universities and employers for a range of degree courses or employment opportunities.
You will learn through a variety of activities such as lab experiments, practical work, tutorials, carrying out research; going on industrial visits and making presentations.
Core units include Scientific Principles, Practical Scientific Procedures, Investigation Skills, Laboratory Techniques and an Investigative Project. Specialist pathways include Forensic Science or Biomedical Science.
For entry criteria for all courses please check current information here