BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

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Equivalent to 3 A-Levels this course will suit you if you are prepared to develop good practical skills by getting involved in lessons. You also need to be organised and able to listen carefully to advice. Most importantly, you should have a genuine interest in science as it is going to fill your whole timetable.

Entry Requirements:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Combined Science.

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Educational Visits

The BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science students have taken part in the following visits to complement their units: The Space Centre, Nottingham University Eco Homes Project and a local pharmaceutical company, Juniper.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course can study for degrees in:

Biomedical Science
Physiotherapy
Medical Biochemistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Pure Science

Course Structure

The full qualification is 13 units. These will be spread over 2 years.

The units are assessed either by formal exams, externally set and marked practical assessments or by completion of a coursework portfolio. Just over 40% is assessed externally.

Year 1:

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science. External exam
Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques. Internally set assignment.
Unit 3: Scientific Investigation skills. Externally set and marked investigation.
Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application. Internally set assignment.
Plus 2 more internally set and marked units based on more traditional science topics.

Year 2:

Contains 3 more compulsory units that are assessed in a similar way to units 1 to 3, plus 4 more traditional science units.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

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