BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
King Ecgbert
Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, S17 3QU
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
Course Description
In Y12 and Y13 all students will complete work to gain a qualification equivalent to 2 A levels.
Students wishing to study the Extended Diploma will complete extra work over the two years to gain the 3rd A level equivalent.
Further Information about our courses including results
This is a popular but challenging and rewarding course; the new BTEC structure and syllabus offers exciting opportunities to continue with our consistently achieved 100% pass rate in both Y12 and Y13.
We are proud to operate an open-door policy where students can feel supported and encouraged at whatever level they are operating. It is our aim to work with you and the people that support you to help you achieve the very best that you can in BTEC Science.
Course Details
Course Content and Teaching Units
Units for Extended Certificate
1: Principles and applications of Science 1 (Exam based)
2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework based)
3: Science Investigation Skills (Exam based)
Plus an optional unit - (Coursework based)
Units for Diploma
As above plus
4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application (Coursework based)
5: Principles and Applications of Science II (Exam based)
6: Investigative Project (Coursework based)
Plus an optional unit - Physics (Coursework based)
Units for Extended Diploma
As above plus
7: Contemporary Issues in Science (Exam based)
Plus 4 more optional units (2 Biology, 1 Chemistry and 1 Physics) (Coursework based)
Financial Information
There is no financial requirement to this course. We will provide you with a work book.
Qualification
Level 3 BTEC
1 A level equivalent = Extended Certificate
2 A level equivalent = Diploma
3 A level equivalent = Extended Diploma
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The exam component is assessed by written examinations using a variety of assessment styles so you can confidently engage with the questions, including multiple choice, short and long answer questions.
There will be a minimum of 10% maths questions in the exams (including some AS statistics)
Coursework units are set and marked by your teachers (with some work sent to the exam board to check grades are awarded accurately)
Entry requirements
Merit in Science BTEC Level 2 Diploma or 5,5,5 in separates or 5,5 in double science.
5 in English Literature or Language
5 in Maths
Your next steps...
This course lays the groundwork for further study in science based courses e.g. engineering, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory based courses etc, although many students have also gone onto study non science based qualifications such as law, teaching etc.
Additional information
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