This course is an excellent foundation to pursue a science course at university or if you want a practical career in the sciences. There are plenty of practical activities to help develop your understanding of scientific techniques. You will learn to carry out practical laboratory tasks, plan investigations, collect, analyse and present data as well as review and refine the methodology of practical and laboratory-based work. You will also study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as work on your English, Mathematics and IT skills. Training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is vital in the UK and global economy today and the skills and knowledge you learn on this course could really get you ahead in the job market. The Extended Diploma in Applied Science is intended for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the Applied Science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 3 A-levels and it has been designed as part of a two-year programme. With an Extended Diploma.
4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in each seperate Science.
Unit 1: Principles and applications of Science (90 credits). 1 hour 30 min written exam which is externally assessed in June at the end of the first year. Unit 2: Practical scientific procedures & techniques (90 credits). This unit will be examined by assignments that will be set internally. Unit 3: Scientific investigation skills (120 credits). Assessed practical investigation under exam conditions and a written submission which is also assessed under examination conditions. Unit 4: Laboratory techniques and their application (90 credits). This unit will be examined by assignments that will be set internally. 2 additional units will also be selected. Unit 5: Principles and Application of Science 2 (120 credits). 2 hour written exam which is externally assessed in January and June in the second year. Unit 6: Investigative project (90 Credits). A synoptic investigative project which is internally assessed. The two synoptic units are also internally assessed. Unit 7: Contemporary issues in Science (120 Credits) 4 Additional units will also be covered. An assessed task set by Pearson. The rest of the content will be assessed internally by assignments.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN |
This course is an excellent foundation to pursue a science course at university or if you want a practical career in the sciences. There are plenty of practical activities to help develop your understanding of scientific techniques. You will learn to carry out practical laboratory tasks, plan investigations, collect, analyse and present data as well as review and refine the methodology of practical and laboratory-based work. You will also study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as work on your English, Mathematics and IT skills. Training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is vital in the UK and global economy today and the skills and knowledge you learn on this course could really get you ahead in the job market. The Extended Diploma in Applied Science is intended for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the Applied Science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 3 A-levels and it has been designed as part of a two-year programme. With an Extended Diploma.
4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in each seperate Science.
Unit 1: Principles and applications of Science (90 credits). 1 hour 30 min written exam which is externally assessed in June at the end of the first year. Unit 2: Practical scientific procedures & techniques (90 credits). This unit will be examined by assignments that will be set internally. Unit 3: Scientific investigation skills (120 credits). Assessed practical investigation under exam conditions and a written submission which is also assessed under examination conditions. Unit 4: Laboratory techniques and their application (90 credits). This unit will be examined by assignments that will be set internally. 2 additional units will also be selected. Unit 5: Principles and Application of Science 2 (120 credits). 2 hour written exam which is externally assessed in January and June in the second year. Unit 6: Investigative project (90 Credits). A synoptic investigative project which is internally assessed. The two synoptic units are also internally assessed. Unit 7: Contemporary issues in Science (120 Credits) 4 Additional units will also be covered. An assessed task set by Pearson. The rest of the content will be assessed internally by assignments.
