Pearson
    Level 3
    QN: 601/7438/9
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    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1110 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    16 Units
    Guided Hours
    1110 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applications of Inorganic Chemistry

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
    2

    Applications of Organic Chemistry

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Applications of Organic Chemistry
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Applications of Organic Chemistry
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Applications of Organic Chemistry
    3

    Astronomy and Space Science

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Astronomy and Space Science
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Astronomy and Space Science
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Astronomy and Space Science
    4

    Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
    5

    Diseases and Infections

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Diseases and Infections
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Diseases and Infections
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Diseases and Infections
    6

    Electrical Circuits and their Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electrical Circuits and their Applications
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electrical Circuits and their Applications
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electrical Circuits and their Applications
    7

    Genetics and Genetic Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Genetics and Genetic Engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Genetics and Genetic Engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Genetics and Genetic Engineering
    8

    Human Regulation and Reproduction

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Human Regulation and Reproduction
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Human Regulation and Reproduction
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Human Regulation and Reproduction
    9

    Industrial Chemical Reactions

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Industrial Chemical Reactions
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Industrial Chemical Reactions
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Industrial Chemical Reactions
    10

    Laboratory Techniques and their Application

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Laboratory Techniques and their Application
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Laboratory Techniques and their Application
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Laboratory Techniques and their Application
    11

    Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
    12

    Physiology of Human Body Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Physiology of Human Body Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Physiology of Human Body Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Physiology of Human Body Systems
    13

    Practical Chemical Analysis

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Practical Chemical Analysis
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Practical Chemical Analysis
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Practical Chemical Analysis
    14

    Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
    15

    Principles and Applications of Science I

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles and Applications of Science I
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles and Applications of Science I
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles and Applications of Science I
    16

    Science Investigation Skills

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Science Investigation Skills
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Science Investigation Skills
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Science Investigation Skills

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/7438/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2016
    Operational End
    Jul 2029