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Key Information
Qualification
Level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses
Duration
Two Year Course - Equivalent To One A-level
Examination Board
EDEXCEL
READING LIST
“Applied Science is a great subject to study because it is a mixture of coursework and exam content, which creates a balance to help you get the best grades" - Trisna Riyat, Allerton Grange High
Key Employability Skills | ||
| Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Self Discipline |
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A-level)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A-levels)
Assessment
The course is 50% coursework and 50% exam. An example of some of the units covered are Principles and Applications of Science 1 (Exam), Practical Scientific Procedures (Coursework), Science Investigation Skills (Practical exam), Lab Techniques (Coursework), Principles and Applications of Science 2 (Exam), Investigative Project (Coursework), Diseases and Infections (Coursework) and Medical Physics (Coursework).
What do I need to study this course?
You will need two grade 4s in GCSE Science or two Merits in Level 2 Science.
What will I study?
You will learn various practical techniques used in industry, medicine and research. The Extended Diploma meets the requirements of many universities offering vocational degrees such as Radiology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing. You will study all three sciences with a focus on biology and chemistry.
What next?
There are skills shortages in the science and technology sectors. Applied Science students have progressed on to a range of degrees such as:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
- Radiotherapy
- Animal Sciences
- Nursing
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