Applied Science Level 3

Level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses Applied Science Level 3

Did You Know?

Doctors make up a quarter of UK healthcare staff. The rest include nurses, dentists, pharamacists, therapists, and paramedics.

Key Information

Qualification
Level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses

Duration
Two Year Course - Equivalent to one A-level

Examination Board
Edexcel

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“I really enjoy Applied Science because it gives hands on experience through the experiments we do in lessons. My teachers are interactive and supportive." - Wael Mohammed, Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Key Employability Skills
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingSelf 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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