BTEC Level 3 National Subsidiary Diploma

Applied Science

Two year course led by Mr. Smallbone and Mr Gilbert

Welcome to BTEC Applied Science.

Your Transition work is on the next page but here is some information to get you started.

Course Details

The six-unit Edexcel BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science offers a specialist qualification that focuses on technical aspects of the science sector. This is also a qualification that can extend a learner’s programme of study as it compliments other subjects leading to well rounded Level 3 qualifications. The course is currently 100% course-work based.

The BTEC National in Applied Science provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding of science practice and offers opportunity for specialist study in certain areas with the inclusion of hands on practical tasks.

This course is aimed at students who have successfully completed the BTEC Level 2 Certificate or Diploma with at least a PASS. Students who have achieved a Grade C or above at GCSE level Science will also be eligible.

Course Outline

The BTEC National in Applied Science is great for practically minded students who want to develop skills as well as academic study. This course will reward your imagination, enthusiasm and application.

There are 3 Core Units in Applied Science. These are:

  • Fundamentals of Science
  • Scientific Practical Techniques
  • Working in the Science Industry.

Additionally there are 3 additional units. These are;

  • Chemical laboratory techniques
  • Astronomy
  • Genetics and genetic engineering

Progression

BTEC Nationals are the vocational Science qualification of choice in higher education. They give students a strong grounding in the key practical expertise and knowledge base of the chosen specialism. They earn UCAS points (depending on grade) which allow students to progress to a BTEC HND/HNC or Honours degree programmes.

In today’s highly competitive job market a BTEC National in Applied Science can equip students with a range of skills, techniques and personal qualities that provide a route to employment in the science industry or within organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: quality control technician /analyst; in a hospital; in a research laboratory; working with the forensic science service; using analytical skills in the chemistry industry or working for Scientific magazines or journals.

Your Transition work.

This work will go towards evidence for your BTEC so by doing this you are actually saving yourself work next year!

Please complete the following, ideally on a computer so it can be edited easily.

Identify all the key features on the design of the periodic table:
-Groups
-Periods
-Physical and chemical properties
-Relative atomic mass
-Relative atomic number
Outline the bonding of elements to include:
-Ionic bonding
-Covalent bonding
-Tetrahedral basis of organic chemistry

Please bring this work with you to the first BTEC Applied Science Lesson.

We all look forward to seeing you in September for some exciting learning.

Mr Smallbone