Applied Science BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3

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This course is the exam boards direct replacement of the National Diploma in Applied Science programme. Replacement of the ND is occurring across all subjects not just science. To many students the only noticeable difference will be the change in the qualification title. Students completing one year of study will be eligible for the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science. This will either be the Medical Science or Forensic Science options dependent on the units studied. This qualification is equivalent to one A level. Students completing the full two years of study will be eligible for the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (either Forensic or Medical) which is equivalent to three A levels. In the first year students will study 9 units. Successful completion of 6 units triggers the Subsidiary Diploma Award. Students successfully completing all 9 units will be eligible for progression to the second year. In the second year a further 9 units are studied to complete the Extended Diploma Award. The emphasis of both the forensic and medical options is on biology and chemistry with some example units being titled Practical Chemical Analysis Genetics and Genetic Engineering Chemical Laboratory Techniques and Physiology of Human Body Systems. The Medical Science option has additional medical related units such as Medical Physics Techniques Diseases and Infections and Microbiological Techniques. The Forensic Science option has additional units such as Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis Criminal Psychology and Criminal Investigation Procedures. All units are assessed through assignment based coursework.

Course information

Name: Applied Science BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 Qualification title: BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment No Interview Required Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150814 08:23:05 Updated 20150814 08:23:05

Entry requirements

None

Provider

East Berkshire College
Further Education
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0845 373 250
http://www.eastberks.ac.uk

Address

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Langley Town: Slough County:Berkshire