Applied Sciences

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is broadly equivalent to one A Level. The course is designed for learners who are interested in learning about the science sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science. It may also offer apprenticeship or direct employment opportunities. This course serves to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. The Qualification consists of six mandatory units: • Unit 1: Principles and Application of Science I • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques • Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills • Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their application • Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II • Unit 6: Investigative Project Learners will also study two optional units: • Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems • Unit 21: Medical Physics Applications