BTEC Level 3

Course Description:

The Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. 5 units are studied – 3 are externally assessed and 2 are internally assessed.

Content:

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology (60 GLH) – Externally Assessed (50 mark, 1 hour exam)

  • Structure and Function of Cells and Tissues
  • Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
  • Cellular Transport and Enzyme Activity

Unit 2: Principles and Applications of Chemistry (60 GLH) – Externally Assessed (50 mark, 1 hour exam)

  • Atomic and Electronic Structure
  • Bonding and Structure
  • Periodicity
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Unit 3: Principles and Applications of Physics (60 GLH) – Externally Assessed (50 mark, 1 hour exam)

  • Understanding waves and optical fibres
  • Forces in transportation and Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Electrical circuits and the transfer of energy

Unit 4: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (90 GLH) – Internally Assessed

  • Determining chemical concentration and composition of substances
  • Investigating concentration and distribution of biological components
  • Undertaking physical procedures to examine energy transfer
  • Personal development of scientific skills for the laboratory

Unit 5: Science Investigation Skills (90 GLH) – Internally Assessed

  • Literature review
  • Produce a plan for investigative project
  • Safely undertake a scientific project

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of two grade 5 and four grade 4 passes
to include GCSE Sciences at Grade 4 and above.  GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4 and above.

Progression Paths:

 
The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science 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 or ultimately employment in the applied science sector.
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.
Some of our students have gone onto study…
Biological Sciences
Pharmacy
Chemistry
Nursing
Midwifery
Forensic Science
Optometry
Occupational Health
Radiography
 
Some of these courses may include a Foundation year, depending on the requirements