Welcome to Applied sciences at Bedford College
Applied Science
Applied Science
Courses in Applied Science at Bedford College
• Level 2 Applied Science • Level 3 Applied Science • T Level Science (Laboratory Services)
Meet the team…
Minuka Weerasinghe – Lecturer Applied Science
Rebecca Gaitskell – Centre Manager of Applied Science
Be self sufficient
• Remember you are responsible for your own learning at college. Obviously your lecturers will help whenever they can but it is important you are able to work on your own initiative.
• You need to be able to assess how well you are doing and where you can make improvements. You need to be able to see at a glance whether you are currently on track to achieve your dream career.
• You will need a planner/ diary/ organiser folder to ensure you keep track of all your assignment deadlines and homework
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BTEC Applied Science
All BTEC programmes are vocational or work related which means they are valuable to a potential employer.
• The modules are, as much as possible, hands-on with experiments, activities and independent research.
• There are some mandatory (compulsory) units and some others which we have chosen as they are relevant to your chosen course.
Level 2 – one year course
• You will need a grade 3 in Maths
• And a grade 3 in English language
• At least 3 grade 3s, at least 1 should be science
• Work experience is an integral part of your course, and we expect a minimum of 20 hours.
• We can help you organise this.
• We organise trips and external visitors relevant to the units as and when the need arises.
• You may attend college for 3/4 days but are expected to work for 5 days- this is a full time course. A great deal of individual study is required.
Level 3 – two year course
• You will need a grade 4 (C) in Maths
• And a grade 4 (C) in English language
• And 2 other grade 4s (Cs), at least 1 should be science
• Level 2 Applied Science
• Work experience is an integral part of your course, and we expect a minimum of 20 hours.
• We can help you organise this.
• We organise trips and external visitors relevant to the units as and when the need arises.
• You may attend college for 3/4 days but are expected to work for 5 daysthis is a full time course. A great deal of individual study is required.
T Level Science
WHAT ARE T-LEVELS? LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2020 NATIONALLY, THEY FOLLOW ON FROM GCSES AND ARE THE EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS.
T Level Laboratory Services
This T Level course comprises of three key elementscore knowledge delivery, work placed training and an employer-led project.
T Level
requirements:
above including English, Maths and Science.
• Grade
• 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or
• Essential: • A willingness to undertake work experience.
Applied Science
Options are:
Science
Science
In the first year there are two examinations and coursework. In the second year there are also two examinations and coursework.
Level 3
• 2x Pearson BTEC •
• Medical
• Forensic
BTEC assignments
Assessment methods
BTEC Assessment methods
Assignments
Units may have 3 or more assignments. Each assignment is broken down into criteria for you to complete, and explains exactly what is required from each one. P-pass; M-merit; D-distinction
Don’t make it too complicated if you’re meant to be writing for children
Understanding the task
• You will be given different sciencerelated scenarios and asked to present information in different ways.
• Depending on the requirements you may have to write as a particular person for particular people.
• You may also be asked to produce a chart, poster, report or presentation for assignments. Make sure you don’t write a report when you’re meant to draw a graph
Let’s look at an example…
You are a senior SOCO who has just been asked to set up a DNA lab demonstration to other SOCO’s. You must first re-familiarize yourself with the basics of genetics in case some of your colleagues have fundamental questions for you.
• P1 Compare and contrast the structure of various nucleic acids
• Show the structure of DNA and RNA and compare and contrast all nucleic acids using a table of comparison.
• M1 Add text to explain how genetic information is coded for in the bases,
• D1 and then show the stages of protein synthesis in a flowchart
Let’s look at an example…
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• P5- describe the mechanisms of the homeostatic system • M4- explain positive and negative feedback
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2 examples
negative feedback and 2 examples
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they work
Level 2 Applied Science
The course is equivalent to 3 GCSEs
Level 3 Applied Science
The course is equivalent to 3 A levels
T Level Science (Laboratory Services)
The course is equivalent to 3 A levels
The course will involve both written coursework, employer-set projects and examinations.
Progression from college
Environmental Science at Liverpool Hope University
Criminology and Psychology at Southampton Solent
Chemistry with Forensic Science at University of Huddersfield
Science
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• Paramedic
• Physiotherapy • Radiology