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About the course
The course provides the essential core of scientific knowledge and applied skills so that you will be able to progress to a Level 3 Applied Science qualification. This in turn will enable you to progress within a wide choice of Science-based allied career pathways, apprenticeships and/or employment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3
Who is it suitable for?
Learners who do not hold the 5 GCSE passes including Science, English and Maths that would enable them to be accepted on the Level 3 course.
Awarding Body
Pearson
Why study?
The two Awards are made up of 8 Core Modules.
You will be learning a mixture of practical laboratory work together with theoretical scientific knowledge.
Where will this course take me?
Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma
Core modules
- Principles of Science
- Chemistry and Our Earth
- Energy and Our Universe
- Biology and Our Environment
- Applications of Chemical Substances
- Applications of Physical Science
- Health Applications of Life Science
- Scientific Skills
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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