BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science

If you work best through practical investigation and enjoy learning about how things work. If you are interested in how science affects the world around you and how it is used in the workplace and industry. Then the Applied Science BTEC course may be the right choice for you. By developing your knowledge in the three main disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics through the Applied Science course, you will gain a thorough understanding of scientific knowledge within a vocational context.

The BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science are for students seeking an A-level standard science qualification who wish to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education or apprenticeships and ultimately employment in the applied science sector.

Principles and Applications of Science: Biology – Cells and Tissues, Chemistry –Periodicity and Properties of elements, Physics – Waves (including waves in communication)

Procedures and techniques: Titrations and Colorimetry, Calorimetry, Chromatography, Professional Practice

Science Investigation Skills: Enzymes, Diffusion, Plants, Energy in Fuels, Circuits

Diseases & Infection: Types of diseases/infections, Transmission of infectious diseases, Treatment/management of infectious disease, Response to infectious disease

The full course specification can be found at: Edexcel BTEC L3 Applied Science Spec

Examination Board - Pearson

Assessment for the Extended Certificate in Applied Science:

• Unit 1 (90 Credits): External exam (2 hours – 3 x 40 min exams – Jan/Feb & May/June)
• Unit 2 (90 Credits) : Assignments (Internal submission)
• Unit 3 (120 Credits): External exam (45 min Part A, 1 hour 30 min Part B – Jan/Feb & May/June)
• Unit 12 (60 Credits): Assignments (Internal submission)

For further information about the course, please visit – STP L3 BTEC Applied Science

Students will be expected to have met St Paul’s entry requirements of 2 Grade 5’s and 4 Grade 4’s. A minimum of grade 4 in English and Maths is essential for all courses.

A qualification in Applied Science can lead to many degree level science courses include: Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical professions, Food Science, Communication Industry, Satellite Communications and Materials Science. A career in science has almost unlimited possibilities including an environmental scientist analysing soil samples, a nurse taking a patient’s blood pressure, a food scientist testing for bacteria in supermarket meat, possibly a Science Teacher in a school.