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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Exam Board
EDEXCEL
Overview
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science is highly rewarding and provides a good alternative to Science AS/A2 Level.
It is equivalent to three A Levels and is a valid progression route to university. The course is designed with two main purposes – to
outline the strong science background required at this level of study, and to put science into a useful context through applied
learning. The core units will help you to develop a range of skills, including practical laboratory skills, presentation skills and written
skills. At the end of two years you will have a portfolio of work which reflects your efforts during the course.
Units of Assessment
Unit
Topics
Weighting
Unit 1
Fundamentals of Science
10 credits
Unit 2
Working in the Science Industry
10 credits
Unit 4
Scientific Practical Techniques
10 credits
Unit 6
Using Mathematical Tools in Science
5 credits
Unit 8
Using Statistics in Science
5 credits
Unit 11
Physiology of Human Body Systems
10 credits
Unit 13
Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques
10 credits
Unit 14
Energy Changes, Sources and Applications
10 credits
Unit 27
Chemical Periodicity and its Applications
10 credits
Unit 28
Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry
10 credits
APPLIED
Year 1 Units
Year 2 Units
Unit 3
Scientific Investigations
10 credits
Unit 5
Perceptions of Science
10 credits
Unit 12
Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
10 credits
Unit 15
Microbiological Techniques
10 credits
Unit 17
Electric Circuits and their Applications
10 credits
Unit 18
Genetics and Genetic Engineering
10 credits
Unit 22
Chemical Laboratory Techniques
10 credits
Unit 25
Electronics for Science Technicians
10 credits
Unit 26
Industrial Chemical Reactions
10 credits
Entry Requirements
English requirement
Maths requirement
Other subject specific requirement
Duration of course
D minimum
D minimum
CC in Core Science and Additional Science plus 2 other grade C’s
2 Years
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