This bright and engaging student book presents science in real contexts at a suitable level for BTEC to support progression from Pass to Merit and Distinction.

• Covers all the key content that you need to deliver the Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma in one student book
• Pass, Merit and Distinction content clearly differentiated and signposted
• Carefully matched to the 2010 Edexcel specification
• Unit content presented in clear, concise sections with high-quality illustrations and photographs to engage students of all abilities
• Starting points for further research and tips to encourage self-study and ownership of the learning process
• Written by science teachers with hands-on experience of teaching science at the right level for BTEC students

Units covered in this Student Book:

Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth

Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe

Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment

Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances

Unit 5: Applications of Physical Science

Unit 6: Applications of Life Science

Unit 10: The Living Body

Unit 13: Investigating a Crime Scene

Unit 14: Science in Medicine

Unit 17: Chemical Analysis and Detection