BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science Year 2 NQF- Top Up

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.

This course is for anyone in years 11 or 12 looking to take the next step towards a career in science. It is particularly ideal for individuals who want to combine academic study with practical skills, study in professional-standard facilities and take advantage of our industry links.

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

• 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

A complete Foundation Diploma in Applied Science and five GCSEs at grade 4 including English, maths and science.