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BTEC Applied Science Subsidiary Diploma STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS BTEC Dr Christopher Tweed, Head of Department [email protected] BTEC Applied Science is a general science course covering areas of all three sciences. BTEC is more vocational in approach, and is ideal for students more adept at continuous assessment where the whole course is assessed using coursework, with no examination. What will I study? Co-curricular activities? Where might it lead? BTEC Applied Science Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to one A level We run a programme of enrichment activities including talks from visiting academics and from universities on careers in science and related areas. In addition, students will need to complete a period of suitable work experience outside of College. The BTEC Applied Science course is recognised by a large number of universities. Most BTEC students go to study for degrees in are