Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (3 A Levels)

You will study all of the main sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physics in detail. You will learn about how science knowledge and skills are used in a variety of scientific workplaces, analytical sciences and biomedical sciences.

The units covered on this course include:

• Principles and Applications of Science I

• Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

• Science Investigation Skills

• Laboratory Techniques and their Applications

• Principles and Applications of Science II

• Investigative Project

• Contemporary Issues in Science

• Physiology of Human Body Systems

• Human Regulation and Reproduction

• Diseases and Infections

• Applications of Organic Chemistry

• Practical Chemical Analysis

• Medical Physics Applications

A mixture of external and internal assessments throughout the 2 years.

5 GCSEs (including English, Maths and Science) at Grade 4 or above

Our BTEC Applied Science students have gone on to university to study gateway to medicine, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science biomedical science, medical genetics, health and human sciences, human biology, biochemistry, podiatry, forensic science, biology, biosciences, genetics and molecular biology, microbiology and molecular biology, veterinary science, wildlife conservation, radiotherapy and radiography. Many of these students have gone to the prestigious Russell Group Universities. Students have also taken up apprenticeships including microbiology and surgical instrumentation.