AAQ (Level 3)

Applied Science (Extended Certificate)

This course will provide a rounded experience of all 3 Sciences: Chemistry, Biology and Physics
AAQ
Pearson
50% Exam 50% Assessment

What is Applied Science (Extended Certificate)?

Studying Applied Science will provide a rounded experience of all 3 Sciences. Biology topics such as osmosis, nerve impulses and cell structure will give a really good basis for further study in the areas of animal care, horticulture and healthcare. Chemistry topics range from the periodic table to intermolecular forces, giving a strong learning basis for anything in the material sciences or linked to product design. The Physics topics cover waves and their properties and uses for those of a mathematical mind. The assignments in Year 1 are centred around lab skills and Chemistry practicals requiring an organised portfolio of results and conclusions to be presented.

Why study Applied Science (Extended Certificate)?

The course contains a large amount of practical work and focuses on strengthening laboratory skills and techniques which are very transferable into other areas of study or work. These also cover all 3 Sciences and range from ecological investigations to electronics, biological processes to energies in chemistry. In the second year of the course one of the assignments focuses on current issues in science such as climate change, food security, clean energy, and the global impact of these. This course will develop lots of different transferable skills which are integral to many careers, managing yourself by taking personal responsibility of your learning while identifying personal strengths and building resilience; developing your research skills, communication and teamwork; creates opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation.

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Applied Science Exam Results

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PASS

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Merit - Dist*

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Dist - Dist*

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

The lessons are full of practicals, OneNote helps keep me really organised and helps me to revise as everything is there from all the lessons of the year we get to do a bit of every type of Science

Connor. BTEC Science Student

Teaching the BTEC level 3 course is really exciting. To have the opportunity to deliver across a broad range of topics and embed so many skills and techniques into every lesson really does help to build scientists and thinkers of the future.

BTEC Science Tutor

I have learnt so many new things in the labs and I had no idea about how much the way you can do a practical can change the results. I am now much more careful when I do a practical as I know I can make it work really well! 

Anna. BTEC Science Student

Applied Science (Extended Certificate)
Course Content

Take a look at the modules and topics you will learn while studying Applied Science and how these are assessed.

UNIT 1
Principles and Applications of Science
WEIGHT
16.67%
FORMAT
Examination

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Biology.

AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Biology.

AO3: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Biology.

UNIT 2
Principles and Applications of Chemistry
WEIGHT
16.67%
LENGTH
Examination

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Chemistry.

AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Chemistry.

AO3: Analyse and interpret scientific information in Chemistry.

UNIT 3
Principles and Applications of Physics
WEIGHT
16.67%
FORMAT
Examination

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Physics.

AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Physics.

AO3: Analyse and interpret scientific information in Physics.

UNIT 4
Practical Scientific Procedures And Techniques
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25%
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Assignment

In this unit you will:

A: Undertake techniques to prepare solutions and determine concentrations and purity.

B: Undertake biological procedures to investigate concentration and distribution of biological components.

C: Undertake physical procedures to examine energy transfer

D: Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work.

UNIT 6
Contemporary Issues In Science
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25%
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Assignment

In this unit you will:

A: Investigate contemporary scientific issues that impact the global population and environment.

B: Examine the effect different organisations have on contemporary science.

C: Understand how to evaluate and report scientific information.

SOPHIE_WILLSON-MORRIS

Mrs s willson-morris

SUBJECT LEADER FOR BTEC SCIENCE

We are so delighted you are considering Applied Science as one of your AAQs. My team and I are passionate about the study of Applied Science and are keen to impart our love for the subject on you too.

I would be really happy to answer any questions you may have about Applied Science; please do not hesitate to contact me.

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