Applied Science BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

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Level 3 Applied Science opens the door for you to access a broad range of science related careers. This qualification will allow you to progress into many science related degree subjects at university, such as nursing, midwifery, biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, radiology and many others. If you are interested in science but find the emphasis on assessment by examinations does not allow you to show your full potential than this course could be for you.

The Applied Science course will allow you to study how science is applied in many different types of professions and industries. The focus of the course is scientific usage, concentrating on how scientists and others use science in their work.

Extended Certificate in Applied Science (1 A Level Equivalent course)

Your teaching will take place in a specialist laboratory that is equipped to the highest standards. In addition, there are dedicated computer rooms for you to complete coursework and an open access computer area adjacent to the laboratories.

This 2 year course is split into 5 units. There are three compulsory examined units and a compulsory coursework unit.

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Compulsory Units:

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology

This Unit explores the key components of biological science. The topic areas covered in this unit include:

-Animal and plant cells and tissues, including specialised cells

-Biological molecules, including water, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acid.

-Cell transport.

-Enzymes activity.

This compulsory unit is externally assessed by a Pearson-set and marked examination.

Unit 2: Principles and Applications of Chemistry

This Unit explores some fundamental concepts which underpin the chemistry and chemical reactions of the world around them. Topic areas covered:

-Atomic and electronic structure.

-Bonding and structure.

-Periodicity.

-Physical Chemistry.

-Organic Chemistry.

This compulsory unit is externally assessed by a Pearson-set and marked examination.

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Unit 3: Principles and Applications of Physics

This Unit explores the use of practical and mathematical skills in the study of waves, motion and electricity. Main content areas are:

-Understanding waves and optical fibres.

-Forces in transportation and Newtons Laws of Motion.

-Electrical circuits and the transfer of energy.

This compulsory unit is externally assessed by a Pearson-set and marked examination.

Unit 4: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

In this unit you will be introduced to quantitative laboratory techniques, including chromatography, colorimetry and laboratory safety, which are relevant to the scientific laboratory environments.

This compulsory unit is internally assessed with assignment-based work.

Unit 5: Science Investigation Skills

In this unit you will gain an understanding and the skills required to undertake an investigative project by:

-Undertaking a literature search and review to produce an investigative project proposal.

-Produce a plan for an investigative project based proposal.

-Safely undertake the project, collecting, analysing and presenting results.

-Present the conclusions from the project using correct scientific principles.

This optional unit is internally assessed with assignment-based work.

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50% coursework, 50% exams.

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

Applied Science can lead to a wide variety of careers and higher education courses such as Biomedical Science, Sports Therapy, Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Paramedic Science, Nursing and more.