Science BTEC (Applied)

Qualification offered:

PLEASE NOTE:

As you are likely aware, the Government is delaying decisions regarding the accreditation of courses until December 2024 (at the earliest).  

Therefore, the Sixth Form at Bingley Grammar School can state that we WILL be offering an applied course in Science – if the course detailed here is not accredited for teaching from September 2025, details of the replacement course will be updated here once confirmed. 

In the meantime, if you have any queries about this please email sixth@bingleygrammar.org and will provide you with the latest information. 

Who is this Qualification for?

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level .

How will you be assessed? The Extended Certificate 

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners planning to enter employment directly in the applied science sector. Learners will study three mandatory units:
 Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I - Examination
 Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques - Internally assessed Tasks
 Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills - Externally assessed practical skills
 Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to two A Levels.

How will you be assessed? The Diploma

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners planning to enter employment directly in the applied science sector. Learners will study three mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I - Examination
• Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques - Internally assessed Tasks
• Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills - Externally assessed practical skills
• Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction, 

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to two A Levels.

What could this qualification lead to?

The requirements of the qualification will mean that learners develop the transferable and higher skills which are valued by higher education providers and employers.
For example, when studying Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills, learners will develop skills including how to plan investigations, collecting, analysing, and presenting data and communicating results which support some of the skills learners need to progress to higher education, employment, self-employment or training. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses.