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 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (AAQ) is 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 Biology: Structure and function of cells and tissues, structure and function of biological molecules, cellular transport and enzyme activity

Principles and applications of Chemistry: Atomic and electronic structure, bonding and structure, periodicity, physical chemistry, organic chemistry

Principle and applications of Physics: Waves and optical fibres, forces in transportation and Newton’s Laws of Motion, electrical circuits and the transfer of energy

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques: practical applications across the sciences, including chromatography, colorimetry and electrical circuits.

Scientific investigation skills: investigative research, including planning, data collection, analysis and evaluation.

The full course specification can be found at: The full course specification can be found at: BTEC National Applied Science Specification

Examination Board – Pearson

Assessment for Extended Certificate in Applied Science

• Unit 1 (60 Credits): External Exam (60 min exam – Jan/June)

• Unit 2 (60 Credits): External Exam (60 min exam – Jan/June)

• Unit 3 (60 Credits): External Exam (60 min exam – Jan/June)

• Unit 4 (90 Credits): Assignments (Internal submission)

• Unit 5 (90 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 including: Medical Professions (including nursing) Psychology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Food Science, Applied Sport and exercise sciences, Biochemistry.

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.