Applied Sciences BTEC Level 3

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

More and more employers are looking for well qualified people to work within the fields of science, technology, engineering etc. The applied sciences offer a wide variety of careers, such as forensic scientist, drug researcher, science technician and many more.

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is a vocational or work-related qualification. It will give you the opportunity to gain specific knowledge, understanding and skills that are relevant if you go onto further study or into technician-related employment. You will have the opportunity to take 4 modules which combined enable you to gain the Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Size and structure

· 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

· Equivalent in size to one A Level.

· 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external.

· Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%).

The course is designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science. To be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

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