BTEC L3 Applied Science

In the second year the students will study for their BTEC Subsidiary qualification (This is the equivalent to A2). There is a large variety of units that may be studied and the students only need to study three further units to achieve this qualification. The final decision will be made in June 2016 and will depend upon both the interests of the students and the expertise of the staff who will be delivering the courses. All aspects of science are covered in the course. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are studied so candidates will receive a full background in science that will be of benefit in any science based career such as: • Nurse • Dental nurse • Environmental scientist • Forensic science • Quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation, ICT and data interpretation • Medical physics technician supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning equipment • Research laboratory scientist in the development of new drugs. Managing projects that include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating and analysing products • Working for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as applications and implications of new scientific discoveries and development. These are a few of the units available to study in the second year:

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