BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Are you interested in Science? Do you like to learn about the practical application of Science? Are you organised; do you prefer coursework over exams? Then this could be the course for you, with a more gentle step up from GCSE to A Level and useful in a variety of careers including nursing, laboratory work and accepted by universities, this could be the course for you.
Course Overview
BTEC Level 3 Extended certificate is a two-year course and is equivalent to 1 A Level. The course content includes both mandatory and optional units, of which some are assessed externally and some internally.
The course develops a sound foundation through the study of fundamental biological, chemical and physical principles whilst exploring applications of medical science.
Where could this course take me?
Successful completion of the course can lead to employment, college or university. Whatever your grade or aim at the end of the course you will have gained a great deal of information about Applied Science. Previous students have gone into a wide range of courses, including Biomedical Science, Forensics, Psychology and Nursing.
Entrance Requirements
To study BTEC Applied Science, students on either the Combined Science or Separate Science GCSE programmes will be considered.
- If students study Combined Science, they must achieve a 5-5 Grade or above.
- If students study Separate Sciences, they must achieve a Grade 5 or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Students must also obtain a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a Grade 5 or above in English Language / Literature.
For students from other schools, equivalent Science GCSE courses will be considered.
As with all A Level subjects, students must be prepared to carry out a considerable amount of private study and attend support sessions when appropriate.
Awarding Body
Pearson
Assessment
58% Exam
42% Coursework