BTEC LEVEL 3 IN
APPLIED SCIENCE EXAMINATION BOARD Pearson-Edexcel
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Opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
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Unit 6 – Investigative Project (90GLH) assessed internally by coursework.
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Unit 12 – Diseases and Infection (60GLH) assessed internally by coursework.
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (1 A Level) Compulsory units covered
ASSESSMENT
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Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science 1 (90GLH) – assessed externally by exam.
Ext cert: Exam: 25%, Task: 33%, Coursework 42%
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Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (90GLH) – assessed internally by coursework.
WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE? You will: •
Learn and develop practical skills that can be used in modern laboratories.
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Develop an understanding of fundamental scientific principles and a focus on human physiology and genetics.
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Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skill (120GLH) – assessed externally by a Pearson/Edexcel set task.
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Unit 8 – Physiology of Human Body Systems (60GLH) - assessed internally by coursework.
Additional units will be offered to pupils who qualify for the Diploma (2 A-level) if offered. These will include:
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Unit 4 – Laboratory Techniques and their Applications (90GLH)- assessed internally by coursework.
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Unit 5 - Principles and Applications of Science 2 (120GLH) – assessed externally by exam.
Diploma: Exam: 29%, Task 17%, Coursework 54% WHERE CAN I GO AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE? Agriculture, Forensics, Research laboratory, Nurse, Police, Science technician. The Level 3 Applied Science course has been a stepping stone for past pupils going on to study nursing, childcare, occupational therapy, biomedical sciences and biochemistry along with other science based courses at local universities and ones further afield. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates with 5 in English, Maths and Science, this is due to the nature of the content and skills needed and developed.
