Applied Science


Pearson BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

BTEC courses provide learners with the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. The content covers aspects of science such as laboratory science, environmental science, biological, chemical and physical science. To access the course you should have achieved at least a grade C or higher in GCSE Science/Additional Science or achieved at least a pass in a Level 2 BTEC Science course. You should also have achieved at least a grade C or higher in both GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

The course will require students to

  • complete internal assessments to build up a coursework portfolio

  • listen and respond to a variety of scientific sources

  • use scientific knowledge and understanding to accurately express facts and ideas, viewpoints, develop arguments, analyse and evaluate, in speech and writing

  • investigate scientific phenomena and complete practical investigations

  • understand how to create and use scientific reports to a professional standard

Summary Assessment

Mandatory coursework units completed in Year 12:

Unit 1 - Principles and Applications of Science

Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills

Course leader: Mr C Dobson

100% of students completing this qualification passed in the 2021/22 series

Career Opportunities

Applied Science has been developed in the science sector to give learners the opportunity to acquire technical skills, vocational skills, knowledge and understanding which are transferable, give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in science or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry or health related or other science-related qualifications. The course will also allow students to increase their understanding of the role of the science technician or assistant practitioner.