Applied Sciences

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 National in Applied Science provides education and training for current and future applied science employees and gives an opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocational qualification. It paves the way to entering employment in the applied science sector or to progressing to other vocational qualifications, and allows you to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. Year 12 Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Science – externally examined Unit 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques – assessed via assignments Year 13 Unit 3 Science Investigation Techniques –based on practical skills Unit 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems – assessed via assignments.