

BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science - September 2025
Course content
This is a one-year full-time study programme which investigates the application of science through practical activities from which the theory is then drawn. All assignments are internally and externally assessed through a range of assessment methods.
Examples of assessments methods used on this programme include observations, presentations, reports, laboratory-based practical activities, group work and discussion. You will be externally examined on two units during the course.
Curriculum
Examples of units completed on this qualification includes:
- Unit 1 Principles of Science
- Unit 2 Chemistry and our Earth
- Unit 3 Energy and our Universe
- Unit 4 Biology and our Environment
- Unit 5 Applications of Chemical Substances
- Unit 6 Applications of Physical Science
- Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science
- Unit 8 Scientific Skills
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4 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade 3 or above including English, Maths and Science)