Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3965/2
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 450 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
450 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contemporary Issues in Science
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate contemporary scientific issues that impact the global population and environment.2.
- Examine the effect different organisations have on contemporary science.3.
- Understand how to evaluate and report scientific information.
2
Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Undertake techniques to prepare solutions and determine concentrations and purity.2.
- Undertake biological procedures to investigate concentration and distribution of biological components.3.
- Undertake physical procedures to examine energy transfer.4.
- Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work.
3
Principles and Applications of Biology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Biology.2.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Biology.3.
- Analyse and interpret scientific information in Biology.
4
Principles and Applications of Chemistry
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Chemistry.2.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Chemistry.3.
- Analyse and interpret scientific information in Chemistry.
5
Principles and Applications of Physics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, terminology, definitions and scientific formulae used in Physics.2.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and theories, procedures, processes and techniques in Physics.3.
- Analyse and interpret scientific information in Physics.
6
Science Investigation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Undertake a literature search and review to produce an investigative project proposal.2.
- Produce a plan for an investigative project based on a proposal.3. Safely undertake the project, collecting, analysing and presenting the results.4. Present the conclusions from the project using correct scientific principles.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3965/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025
- Operational End
- Jul 2028