BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science Year 2 NQF- Top Up
Follow up your foundation course with a top-up diploma in Applied Science -
the next step towards your science career.
Course Information
You’ll start thinking like a scientist on this exciting, progression-focused course. You will work on a personal project, using your investigative skills, laboratory techniques and theoretical understanding to create practical work that highlights contemporary scientific issues. This course is equivalent to three A levels.
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Units / Modules
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II
Unit 6: Investigative Project
Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science
Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction
Unit19: Practical Chemical Analysis
Unit 21: Medical Physics Applications
Unit 22: Materials Science
Benefits / Skills
- Conduct your own investigative project on a specific area of interest
- Apply laboratory techniques to your own practical investigationsLearn and identify contemporary scientific issues
- Utilise your knowledge of scientific procedures and theories
- Receive a qualification that’s equivalent to three A levels
- Study and work in professional laboratories
- Improve your research, analytical and critical thinking skills
Entry Requirements
Career Progression
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More infoCourse Details
Duration
1 year
Study Type
Full time
Start Date
02/09/2024
Course Code
74944-01
Course Fee (16-18)
No fee
Course Fee (Adult)
£4,320 plus exam fee of £193 You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.
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