BTEC Level 3 Applied Science National Diploma BTEC

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science National Diploma

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science qualifications Qualification Guided learning hours A level equivalent Level 3 National Certificate 180 0. 5 Level 3 National Extended Certificate 360 1 Level 3 National Foundation Diploma 510 1. 5 Level 3 National Diploma 720 2 Level 3 National Extended Diploma 1080 3

Why do it? • If you are interested in all areas of Science and want to study it further this is for you! • Approximately 50% of the course is assessed by portfolio work so if you don’t like exams and prefer coursework this for you! • The optional units available are really exciting and could be on an area you really love like forensic science or space science or genetic engineering. • It is good preparation for studying applied science subjects at university, moving onto higher apprenticeships or moving onto employment in the science sector. • As well as learning lots of science you also learn many transferable skills like problem-solving and communication.

Course Structure BTEC Level 3 National Diploma • 6 mandatory units • 2 optional units • Assessment grades are Pass, Merit and Distinction • 16 lessons a fortnight Year 1 Year 2 Terms 1 -4 Terms 5 -6 Terms 1 -3 Terms 3 -5 Units 1, 2, 3 Units 4, 5 Unit 5, Optional Unit 1 Unit 6 Optional Unit 2

Mandatory Units Unit Title Details 1 Principles and Applications of Science I Key concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Laboratory techniques relevant to chemical and life science industries 3 Science Investigation Skills Stages and skills involved in investigations 4 Laboratory Techniques and their Application H&S, storage and communication of data, industrial synthesis and storage 5 Principles and Applications of Science II Key concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics 6 Investigative Project Your choice!

Optional Units Physiology of Human Body systems Astronomy and Space Science Human regulation and reproduction Microbiology and microbiological techniques Biological molecules and metabolic pathways Industrial Chemical Reactions Genetics and Genetic Engineering Practical Chemical Analysis Disease and Infections Biomedical Science Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Medical Physics Applications of Organic Chemistry Material Science Electrical circuits and their Applications Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis Currently being offered Could be offered

Chromatography Titrations Making Aspirin Colorimetry Microbiology Analysing crime scenes

Assessment Unit Assess ment Details Deadlines 1 External 120 min exam, 90 marks, range of questions June Y 12 2 Internal 4 assignments, Practical: A, B, C Log book & evaluation: D May Y 12 3 External Controlled supervision, 2 weeks, Practical investigation and 90 min question paper May Y 12 4 Internal 4 assignments, Practical: B, C, Work related: A, D June Y 1 5 External 150 min exam, 120 marks, range of questions January Y 2 6 Internal Investigative report May Y 2 Optional Internal Assignments May Y 2

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science National Diploma Teachers say. . It is good preparation for studying applied science subjects at university, moving into higher apprenticeships or moving into employment in the science sector. I love teaching this course as there are some really interesting topics in BTEC Applied that I don’t get to teach at A Level As well as learning lots of science you also develop many transferable skills like problem-solving and communication. Students say. . Please contact Mrs Blower if you have any questions. nblower@kowessex. co. uk Its interesting and relevant to every day life such as health and other topical issues If you like all areas of science then this course is for you! Its challenging , but still fun and rewarding