Applied Science Level 3 National Extended Diploma (19+)

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Applied Science Level 3 National Extended Diploma (19+)

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 3

Location: City Learning Quarter, Paget Road Campus

Course code: CP0006A

Start dates:

01/09/2025

Age:

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Is this course right for me?

If you are passionate about science and want to progress to a successful career in the profession, then the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will provide you with a deeper understanding of scientific principles across the three main areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

You will develop a range of scientific, practical and analytical skills and work on projects and experiments in the practical working environment of our well-equipped science labs.

You will carry out practical sessions in our well-equipped science labs and throughout the course will have the opportunity to go on science-related educational visits and field trips.

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including science at Grade 4 or above and English and maths at Grade 3 or above OR
Successfully completied a full Level 2 science study programme.

If you are a new applicant you will also be required to attend an interview/assessment with a member of the college’s admissions team

What will I learn?

During year one of the course you will study the following:

Principles and applications of science I
Practical scientific procedures and techniques
Science investigation skills
Laboratory techniques and their application
Physiology of human body systems
Electrical circuits and their applications

In Year Two of the course you will study the following:

Principles and applications of science II
Investigative project
Contemporary issues in science
Industrial chemical reactions
Applications of organic chemistry
Medical physics techniques

What skills will I gain?

Studying this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:

A range of technical, scientific and employability skills
In-depth practical work
Research and study skills
Demands and legislation in science workplace
Monitoring and recording scientific data
The science profession
Role and responsibilities of a science technician or assistant practitioner
Use the necessary skills to measure quantities for chemical reactions
Use the correct equipment to identify structures and functions in different types of cells
Investigate different types of energy and their transfers
Communicate scientific information
Know how procedures are followed and communicated in the scientific workplace
Design a scientific laboratory
Know about laboratory information management systems
Demonstrate safe working practices in the scientific workplace
Plan investigation relevant to the area of study
Undertake the planned investigation, using appropriate scientific principles
Collect, collate and analyse the results from the investigation
Draw conclusions from the investigation
Use analytical techniques
Use scientific techniques to separate and assess purity of substances
Use instruments/sensors for scientific investigations
Know how scientific ideas develop
Understand the public perception of science, as influenced by the media
Investigate the ethical and moral issues associated with scientific advances
Know the relationship between science, commerce and politics
Know the levels of organization within the human body
Relate the structure of the circulatory system to its function in a multi-cellular organism
Relate the structure of the respiratory system to its function
Relate the structure of the digestive system to its function
Know atomic structure and the physical principles of ionising radiation and ultrasound
Understand how radiopharmaceuticals are used in diagnosing imaging
Know the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging
Understand the importance of radiation safety to the treatment of malignant disease with radiotherapy

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via internal assessments to include the following methods:

Two external exams (January with a resit opportunity in June)
Practical techniques
Lab reports
Essays
Presentations
Diagrams
Short answer questions

What can I do next?

Completion of the course will enable you to:

Progress to the Applied Science Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (year two)
Apply for a job as a science technician or assistant practitioner in a laboratory
Apply for an apprenticeship
Enrol for a higher education qualification

Applied Science Level 3 National Extended Diploma (19+)

Course code: CP0006A

Full Time

City Learning Quarter, Paget Road Campus

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