BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

: BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

Exam Board: Pearson

Further information available from: Mr Trickett

Course requirements: at least a Grade 4 in GSCE Combined Science or in the separate GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses and a grade 4 in Maths and English.

How is the course assessed?

A combination of assessment styles will give you confidence that you can apply your knowledge to succeed in the workplace. Firstly, a series of set tasks set in a work-related scenario. Next, you will be required to complete, in controlled conditions, a practical task tackling an everyday challenge and finally, there is a written exam.

Unit 1 – an externally assessed written 2hr exam worth 90 marks
Unit 2 – a series of practical tasks assessed internally by your teachers
Unit 3 – an externally set task worth 60 marks, completed under supervised conditions over an assessment period of 9 days

Across the two year course you will study 3 mandatory units and then choose a final unit from a choice of:

Physiology of Human Body Systems
Human Regulation and Reproduction
Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Disease and Infections
Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
Applications of Organic Chemistry
Electrical Circuits and their Application
Astronomy and Space Science

Mandatory units:

Principles and Applications of Science: an in depth study of fundamental scientificconcepts encompassing biology, chemistry and physics applications that are crucial to our modern day lives.

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques: a hands on introduction to standardlaboratory techniques.

Science Investigation Skills: a practical based unit.