What are lessons like in this subject?
Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate AAQ in Applied Science (Single)
Applied Science lessons include a mixture of both theory and practical methods. The theory lessons present new knowledge in small chunks with a focus on how to apply your knowledge and incorporate retrieval practice.
For the practical aspect of the course, you will use equipment such as burettes, volumetric flasks to make and test your own solutions, colorimeters and chromatography to test the purity of solutions and components such as diodes, thermistors and LDRs to make and test electrical circuits.
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (Double)
Applied Science lessons are career focused with a mixture of exams and theory lessons which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Coursework is a mixture of practical skills and analysis, developing student research skills.
The course is full-time (the equivalent of 2 A-levels on a timetable) which leads to a significant depth and breadth in all science disciplines. Students can progress from this course to various science related careers. Lessons include a mixture of both theory and practical work, and will focus on understanding through retrieval techniques as well as developing research skills. For the practical aspects of the course, you will use specialist equipment to investigate and test your own solutions, the purity of solutions and test electrical circuits.
You will learn how to analyse a mock crime scene, safely prepare microbiological cultures and develop an understanding of fluid dynamics.
What will I study?
Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate AAQ in Applied Science (Single)
- Fundamentals of Science: Topics ranging from cells, atomic structure and bonding to forces and circuits.
- Science and Society: you will examine how science is communicated to a variety of different audiences.
- Investigating science: you will develop your scientific skills including planning, recording, interpreting data and analysing and evaluating your own scientific findings.
- Forensic Biology: coursework unit. Disciplines of forensic Biology, evidence collection, analytical techniques and the interpretation of evidence.
- Analytical techniques in Chemistry: coursework unit. Separating and analysing substances.
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (Double)
Principles and Applications of Science I: Develop your theory and practical skills in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Practical scientific procedures and techniques: You will study practical techniques ranging from titrations, colorimetry,calorimetryand chromatography.
- Science Investigation skills: You will develop your scientific skillsincluding recording and interpreting data and analysingand evaluating scientific findings.
- Laboratory techniques and theirApplication: Understand the importance of safe working in work-place laboratories and learn about understanding methods.
- Principles and Applications of Science II: Further develop your theory and practical skills in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Investigative Project: Complete a practical research project from hypothesis through to conclusions and evaluation.
Two other optional units which may include:
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Diseases and Infections
- Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
- Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis
- Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
- Medical Physics Applications
I like Applied Science BTEC because it gives me the chance to learn through practical experiments and coursework, not just exams. It helps me develop useful skills such as research, problem-solving, and laboratory techniques. The course also teaches a wide range of science topics, which prepares me for university and future careers in science and healthcare.
Aribah Ansar Co op Academy Priesthorpe
Applied Science
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