The opportunities for students of Biology on completion of full time education are vast. There are many possible careers within the scientific world and qualifications in Science subjects are acceptable as an entry in many other careers. Past students have left the course to follow these career paths:- Electronic Engineering, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Armed Forces, Environmental Chemistry, Nursing, Biomedical Science and Computing. The Science courses offered at Walsall Academy are designed to provide academic and vocational experiences. They will prepare students for their choice of career in both the world of work and Higher Education.
Students at Walsall Academy study for a single award BTEC Applied Science qualification. This incorporates all three science specialisms of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Unit 1 ƒ?? Principles and Applications of Science (externally examined)
Unit 2 ƒ?? Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Unit 3 ƒ?? Science Investigation Skills
Unit 8 ƒ?? Physiology of Human Body Systems