BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is a practical, work-related course.  The course will develop the skills needed to start a career in a related area of work.  You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on real workplace situations, activities and demands. A Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels.

 
Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade C to include Science, Additional Science, English Language and Mathematics, or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science  and  two GCSEs at Grade C in English Language or Mathematics.

International Entry Requirements: High School Leaving Certificate at Grade C or above (including a Science-based subject) or comparable qualifications. Satisfactory reference. IELTS 5.0 or an equivalent English Language Certificate

Content

The course is made up of 12 units - 5.5 compulsory  and 6.5 specialised units. Core units include Fundamentals of Science; Working in the Science Industry; Scientific Investigation; Scientific Practical Techniques; Perceptions of Science; Application of Numbers for Science Technicians (0.5).

Specialised Units may include: Using Mathematical Tools in Science (0.5); Using Statistics in Science  (0.5);  Physiology of Human Body Systems; Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction; Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques; Energy Changes, Sources and Applications; Electrical Circuits and their Industrial Applications; Genetics and Genetic Engineering; Chemical Laboratory Techniques; Electronics for Science Technicians; Biomedical Science Techniques

Duration

Two years, full time.

Coursework

All units are internally assessed and graded, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.  A grading scale of Pass, Merit or Distinction is applied to all units.  UCAS tariff points can be applied for to obtain a place at University. A maximum of 240 UCAS points can be achieved.

Progression 

The Degree courses that you could apply for at the end of this course are Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Clinical Science, Life Science, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science or Pathology. Alternatively, you could work in a quality control laboratory in an industrial manufacturing laboratory, hospital laboratory, materials testing laboratory, materials testing laboratory in the construction, paper or plastic industry, laboratory in a school, college or university or in an environmental science laboratory.

Additional Information

To apply for this course, please follow the link to the right of this page.