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January 2021
Pearson BTEC Nationals
In Applied Science (31629H)
Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science
, BTEC LE Report 2101
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
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Lead Examiner Feedback
January 2021
Pearson BTEC Nationals
In Applied Science (31629H)
Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science
, BTEC LE Report 2101
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning
company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications website at http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html for our BTEC
qualifications.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/contact-us.html
If you have any subject specific questions about this specification that require the help
of a subject specialist, you can speak directly to the subject team at Pearson. Their
contact details can be found on this link:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-for-you/teachers.html
You can also use our online Ask the Expert service at https://www.edexcelonline.com
You will need an Edexcel Online username and password to access this service.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe
in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world.
We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70
countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our
commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in
education. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at:
www.pearson.com/uk
January 2021
Publications Code 31629H_2101_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2021
Owner: VQ Assessment Page 2 of 41 Version 1.0
Issue 1
DCL1
