The course covers essential theoretical background in all three principle areas of science; chemistry, biology and physics. In addition, there is a strong focus on developing proficiency in practical skills related to many standard laboratory procedures, including titration, calorimetry and chromatography. The course encourages students to reflect on their own development across the different skills being taught.
Name: BTEC Applied Science Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Qualification title: BTEC Applied Science Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment There are two levels to the course. In Year 12 students work towards the Certificate, which is equivalent to an AS qualification. In Year 13 students build on previous work and continue towards an Extended Certificate, equivalent to one A Level. The Certificate consists of two mandatory units: • Principles and Applications of Science I which is assessed by an examination and contributes 50% to the final grade • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques which is assessed through four written coursework assignments and completion of experiments and contributes 50% of the final grade The Extended certificate consists of one mandatory unit: • Science Investigation Skills which is assessed by a practical investigation and examination that is set and graded externally and contributes 67% of the grade One further optional unit from the following list: • Physiology of Human Body Systems • Human Regulation and Reproduction • Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways • Genetics and Genetic Engineering • Diseases and Infections • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry • Applications of Organic Chemistry • Electrical Circuits and their Application • Astronomy and Space Science These are assessed by internally set and graded coursework assignments Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151118 15:38:12 Updated 20161019 12:37:40
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