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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is a vocational course for Year 11 leavers, leading to apprenticeships and university.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Science
School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Full Time or Part Time: FT
Level: 3
Number Of Years:
Interview Required?: Y
Joseph Wright Centre

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/btec-national-extended-diploma-in-applied-science
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Course Information for Students

 This is a vocational course in science for Year 11 leavers, leading to apprenticeships and university. 

You need grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths, 4,4 in Combined Science and 4,4,4 if you took triple GCSE Science. 

  • Principles and Applications of Science I
  • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
  • Science Investigation Skills
  • Laboratory Techniques and their Application
  • Human Regulation and Reproduction
  • Genetics and Genetic Engineering

You will learn via face-to-face sessions in bespoke laboratories and field work.

You need the usual stationery and a calculator.

  • Principles and Applications of Science I – external exam
  • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques – internal assessment
  • Science Investigation Skills – external exam
  • Laboratory Techniques and their Application – internal assessment
  • Human Regulation and Reproduction – internal assessment
  • Genetics and Genetic Engineering – internal assessment

Year 2 of this course is the Extended Diploma after which you could then advance to university courses across the sciences or embark on a science career directly.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, patrick.ring@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: October 9, 2024 3:55 pm