What will I learn on this course? Level 3 BTEC Applied Science aims for students to • develop essential knowledge and understanding in science • develop the skills needed for the use of this knowledge and understanding in new and changing situations where appropriate • develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment • appreciate how science has developed and is used in present day society • show how science links with social, philosophical, economic, industrial and environmental matters • understand how mathematical expressions relate to biological, chemical and physical principles • study how scientific models develop • understand scientific principles associated with the application of Biology, Chemistry and Physics • develop experimental and practical techniques associated with Applied Science • study the roles and skills of scientists, and the public and media perception of science • develop experimental techniques and undertake a scientific investigation What kind of student is this qualification suitable for? Level 3 Applied Science is suitable for students who • have a real interest in and enjoy all sciences • want to complete practical tasks and assessments • enjoy solving problems • enjoy carrying out investigations by the application of imaginative, logical thinking • want to use science to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment • are taking additional level 3 qualifications in other subjects and/or Mathematics or other relevant courses such as Design and Technology and want to take another course that will support their studies Examples of Key Skills Development in Applied Science Communication • taking part in discussions about investigations or issues • preparing written documents for your practical work • researching from books, the Internet and journals Application of numeracy • planning to collect results from your experiments and investigations and analysing and presenting them in a suitable way • carrying out calculations on the data collected in experiments and investigations • Interpreting the results from experiments and seeing how this relates to your plan Information technology • internet and academic journal based research • use of Excel for data analysis of practical data • using word processing software to present written reports and prepare presentations. Working with others • discussing in a group to plan a task such as a plan for an investigation or a presentation to the group Improving own learning and performance • setting targets with a timetable to improve your learning or skills • increasing independent learning skills using the resources at your disposal • seeking support and using different ways of learning • monitoring the marks awarded for your work, setting appropriate targets and taking action to improve them Problem solving • planning practical investigations into some aspect of science to answer a question • working out different ways to solve/investigate a problem • carrying out one of your plans and assessing suitability for the problem • evaluation of the plan What could I go on to do at the end of my course? Applied Science leads on to a wide range of courses and careers. You could go on to use your knowledge to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment. This could be: • Complete an Extended Certificate in Applied Science from a Higher National programme (HNC & HND) to degree level; • Science-related higher education courses, including Biomedical, Forensic, Sports Science, as well as Nursing The Applied Science Certificate can be used to contribute towards an extended certificate and a diploma which may support a wide range of Higher Education courses and employment.
Grade 4-4 in Combined Science GCSE or Grade 4 in separate Science GCSEs
Applied Science leads on to a wide range of courses and careers. You could go on to use your knowledge to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment. This could be: • Complete an Extended Certificate in Applied Science from a Higher National programme (HNC & HND) to degree level; • Science-related higher education courses, including Biomedical, Forensic, Sports Science, as well as Nursing The Applied Science Certificate can be used to contribute towards an extended certificate and a diploma which may support a wide range of Higher Education courses and employment.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU |
What will I learn on this course? Level 3 BTEC Applied Science aims for students to • develop essential knowledge and understanding in science • develop the skills needed for the use of this knowledge and understanding in new and changing situations where appropriate • develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment • appreciate how science has developed and is used in present day society • show how science links with social, philosophical, economic, industrial and environmental matters • understand how mathematical expressions relate to biological, chemical and physical principles • study how scientific models develop • understand scientific principles associated with the application of Biology, Chemistry and Physics • develop experimental and practical techniques associated with Applied Science • study the roles and skills of scientists, and the public and media perception of science • develop experimental techniques and undertake a scientific investigation What kind of student is this qualification suitable for? Level 3 Applied Science is suitable for students who • have a real interest in and enjoy all sciences • want to complete practical tasks and assessments • enjoy solving problems • enjoy carrying out investigations by the application of imaginative, logical thinking • want to use science to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment • are taking additional level 3 qualifications in other subjects and/or Mathematics or other relevant courses such as Design and Technology and want to take another course that will support their studies Examples of Key Skills Development in Applied Science Communication • taking part in discussions about investigations or issues • preparing written documents for your practical work • researching from books, the Internet and journals Application of numeracy • planning to collect results from your experiments and investigations and analysing and presenting them in a suitable way • carrying out calculations on the data collected in experiments and investigations • Interpreting the results from experiments and seeing how this relates to your plan Information technology • internet and academic journal based research • use of Excel for data analysis of practical data • using word processing software to present written reports and prepare presentations. Working with others • discussing in a group to plan a task such as a plan for an investigation or a presentation to the group Improving own learning and performance • setting targets with a timetable to improve your learning or skills • increasing independent learning skills using the resources at your disposal • seeking support and using different ways of learning • monitoring the marks awarded for your work, setting appropriate targets and taking action to improve them Problem solving • planning practical investigations into some aspect of science to answer a question • working out different ways to solve/investigate a problem • carrying out one of your plans and assessing suitability for the problem • evaluation of the plan What could I go on to do at the end of my course? Applied Science leads on to a wide range of courses and careers. You could go on to use your knowledge to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment. This could be: • Complete an Extended Certificate in Applied Science from a Higher National programme (HNC & HND) to degree level; • Science-related higher education courses, including Biomedical, Forensic, Sports Science, as well as Nursing The Applied Science Certificate can be used to contribute towards an extended certificate and a diploma which may support a wide range of Higher Education courses and employment.
Grade 4-4 in Combined Science GCSE or Grade 4 in separate Science GCSEs
Applied Science leads on to a wide range of courses and careers. You could go on to use your knowledge to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment. This could be: • Complete an Extended Certificate in Applied Science from a Higher National programme (HNC & HND) to degree level; • Science-related higher education courses, including Biomedical, Forensic, Sports Science, as well as Nursing The Applied Science Certificate can be used to contribute towards an extended certificate and a diploma which may support a wide range of Higher Education courses and employment.
