Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 610/3947/0
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (Certificate)
Investigating science
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Formulate a testable hypothesis for a given scientific question.
- Design a controlled experiment to test a hypothesis, identifying independent, dependent, and control variables.
- Execute a scientific investigation safely and accurately, following a detailed plan.
- Record raw data systematically using appropriate tables and units.
- Analyse data using appropriate graphical and statistical methods to identify patterns and trends.
- Communicate findings in a structured scientific report, including introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.
- Evaluate the validity and reliability of an investigation, suggesting improvements.
- Justify conclusions based on evidence and scientific reasoning.
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (Certificate)
Fundamentals of science
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, including the use of light and electron microscopy.
- Explain the processes of photosynthesis and respiration, including the roles of ATP and enzymes.
- Compare the structures and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Evaluate the importance of biodiversity and the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems.
- Explain the arrangement of elements in the periodic table in terms of atomic structure and properties.
- Perform calculations involving moles, concentrations, and stoichiometry in chemical reactions.
- Explain the types of chemical bonding and how they influence the properties of substances.
- Investigate factors affecting the rates of chemical reactions and interpret enthalpy changes.
- Apply principles of electricity, including Ohm's law and circuit analysis, to solve problems.
- Analyse motion using equations of motion and Newton's laws.
- Evaluate the applications of physics in medical imaging and treatment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3947/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025