BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Course summary
Students will study each of the key scientific disciplines (chemistry, biology and physics) spending equal time on each discipline in Year 12. They will also gain a firm grounding in general scientific investigation techniques. In Year 13 students will develop these skills and also undertake an optional unit in genetics.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
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Assessment
Year 1 Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of science 1 - external examination Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques - internally assessed coursework Year 2 Unit 3 – Science investigation skills -externally assessed by written taskbook Unit 11 –Genetics and genetic engineering – externally assessed.
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