BTEC Level 2 First Ext. Cert. Science (Applied)

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please ensure the following information has been included:

Personal Details – including your home address, email address, contact number and school.
Predicted Grades – a full list of all your predicted grades.

Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via your personal email address. If you wish to change your course choices, this can be done at your interview—there is no need to submit a new application.

For further information or assistance, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk

Course Summary

This will enable you to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of science, with an emphasis on fascinating topics linked to forensic and criminal investigation. You will take part in a range of laboratory practicals, developing an understanding of common practices in laboratory settings.

You will also have the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths open to you and find out about how you can pursue various careers in the wide world of science.

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is for you if you want to progress onto higher study at Level 3 in a science-related field.

Course Details

You will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics throughout this course to build your scientific skills, knowledge and understanding.

We also offer modules in:

crime scene investigation

the human body

the environment

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs grade 9-3 or equivalent, including English, Maths and preferably a minimum of double 3 in Science.

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Experiences

This course will provide you with the opportunity to hear from academic and industry professionals, talks and workshops, as well as visiting leading universities across the UK. You will also be given the opportunity to take part in events like our Pulse CSI day, which helps you to experience a day in the life as a CSI Investigator and Forensic Scientist.

Progression

This is the perfect course to set the basis for a Level 3 qualification in a science-related subject.

Outcomes

Students who complete a qualification in Forensic and Criminal Investigation go on to a wide variety of jobs. These can include: Analytical Chemist, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Scientist, Police Officer or Scientific Laboratory Technician.

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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