Entry Requirements: 5 x GCSEs at Grades 5 or better including 1 x GCSE Science at Grade 5 or better.
Subject Area:
Level 3 Diploma
Assessment:
Exam and Coursework
Location:
Woldgate
Entry Requirements: The BTEC Level 3 National in Applied Science is a two year course designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge underpinning all aspects of science. It does this in a work-related context in order to help you progress in your chosen career or onto higher education. It can help you to obtain the grades to go onto university in a wide range of science-related subjects.
Additional Course Information
- Principles and Applications of Science (Exam)
- Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework)
- Science Investigation Skills (Practical Exam)
- Laboratory Techniques and their Application (Coursework)
- Principles and Applications of Science (Exam)
- Investigative Project (Coursework)
- Physiology of Human Body Systems (Coursework)
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering (Coursework)
You will learn about the basic principles underlying the application of biological, chemical, environmental and physical areas of science and how they are used in a work based environment. You will be able to develop your practical skills in science as well as your English, Maths and ICT skills in a scientific setting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your time management and independent learning skills as alongside the 8 hours of guided learning time each week you will be expected to match this with 8 hours of private study in order to get the most out of the course.
The course is split into internally marked coursework units (see above) and externally marked examined units.
Each Unit can be awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction, according to the specified assessment and grading criteria. The final award contains one grade based upon a combination of the 8 units completed over two years.
The Applied Science Diploma can help you to obtain the grades to go onto university in a wide range of science-related subjects. These may include:
- Forensic science
- Chemical engineering
- Biomedical science
- Human physiology
- Other biology, chemistry, physics or environmental-related degrees
