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The BTEC Applied Science course is for learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and transferable skills required for employment or higher education. These include; reading scientific and technical texts, effective writing, analytical skills and practical skills. The course will cover fundamental elements of biology, chemistry and physics, practical laboratory skills as well as how to carry out a scientific investigation. Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance: 

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (equivalent to one A level)

 
• Designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science. To be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. 

o Mandatory content: 

     Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
 Unit 8 - Physiology of Human Body Systems 

o External assessment 

 Unit 1 - Principles and Applications of Science I
 Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills 

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (equivalent to one A level) 

Designed to be the substantive part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. May be complemented with other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support progression to higher education courses in applied science. The additional qualification(s) studied allow learners either to give breadth to their study by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give their studies more focus by choosing a complementary 

o Mandatory content:
 Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
 Unit 4 - Laboratory Techniques and their Application
 Unit 8 - Physiology of Human Body Systems
 Unit 9 – Human Regulation and Reproduction 

o External assessment 

 Unit 1 - Principles and Applications of Science I
 Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills
 Unit 5 - Principles and Applications of Science II

Assessment: 

Assessment in BTEC Science aims to capture the progress students are making at strategic points throughout the academic year. This enables teachers to know which topics, or aspects of topics to re-teach, which were not grasped first time. The Question Level Analysis papers produced allow both students and teachers to clearly identify gaps in their knowledge and through effective feedback students can resolve misconceptions and develop further knowledge and skills.

• Extended Certificate students – Unit 1 

o Unit 1 PPE in November
o Unit 1 Exam in January
o Unit 1 retake (if required) in Summer]

• Diploma students – Unit 1 and 5 

o Unit 1 PPE in November
o Unit 1 Exam in January
o Unit 1 retake (if required) in Summer
o Unit 5 PPE in November
o Unit 5 Exam in January
o Unit 5 retake (if required) in Summer

• Extended Certificate students – Unit 3 

o Unit 3 PPE in November
o Unit 3 Exam in January
o Unit 3 retake (if required) in Summer