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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science

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This course offers students the chance to further their studies of science that takes a different approach from the traditional a-level route.

The BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science includes a range of practical laboratory experience and academic study.

For anyone who sees their future career in Science the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science is an excellent starting point. It covers a wide range of topics across biology, chemistry and physics and will allow you to acquire a high level of practical laboratory skills from which the theory is then drawn.

  • Entry Requirements


    For the Extended Diploma in Applied science 5 GCSE grade 4 and above including science or additional science Maths and English. For the Diploma in Applied science 4 GCSE grade 4 and above including Science or additional Science Maths and English.

  • Course Content


    The course is taught in units and will develop a wide range of knowledge and practical skills in physics, chemistry and biology. Learners will also gain knowledge on health and safety issues when working in a laboratory. In addition, learners will gain employability skills as they are required to complete 5 days working experience.

    In second year, learners will have the opportunity to study further units to achieve the L3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science .

  • Progression Next Steps


    The majority of our students progress to universities. Where they study a wide variety of degrees including Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science and Biological Life Sciences.

    For those students not wishing to progress to university, comprehensive support is provided to help them find alternatives such as employment or apprenticeships. In the past, students have progressed onto employment as laboratory technicians.

  • Additional Information


    For further information please contact Ros Muller Course Tutor: Email STEP@stcg.ac.uk

  • Course Structure


    Extended Diplomas are delivered as two one year programmes:

    Year 1 - Extended Certificate

    Year 2 - Diploma/Extended Diploma

    Students are expected to satisfactorily complete the Extended Certificate programme prior to being considered appropriate for a year 2 qualification.

  • Assessment Details


    Assessment will be by assignments, presentations, observation of practical work and practical lab written reports. There will also be externally assessed units which will be a mixture of timed exams and timed set tasks depending on the units.