The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in
Applied Science (Extended Certificate) is an Alternative Academic Qualification
(AAQ) designed for post-16 students with an interest in science and aiming to
progress to higher education as a Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to
develop their applied knowledge and skills in science alongside two A
Levels.
route to graduate level employment.
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Applied Science Extended Certificate AAQ
Level 3 - Advanced
Applied Science Extended Certificate AAQ
The qualification has four mandatory units: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology – Structure
and function of cells and tissues, biological molecules, enzymes and their role
in organisms Unit 2: Principles and Applications of Chemistry – Structure
of the Periodic Table and its implications on physical and chemical properties
of substances, through analysis of different bonding methods Unit 3: Principles and Applications of Physics – Waves and
their applications; force principles and their application in transportation and
construction of electrical circuits Unit 4: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques –
Practical applications across the sciences, including chromatography,
colorimetry and electrical circuits. One of the following units will also be delivered alongside the core
units: Unit 5: Scientific Investigation Skills – Investigative
research, including planning, data collection, analysis and evaluation. Unit 6: Contemporary Issues in Science – Contemporary
scientific issues including the reliability of sources of scientific information
and their associated validity.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
In combination with meeting the minimum entry criteria for A-levels (5 x Grade 4s at GCSE including a 4 in GCSE Maths and a 5 in GCSE English Language), you will need Grade 44 in GCSE Science.
50% of the total qualification GLH is made up of external assessment set and marked by Pearson. Unit 1, 2 and 3 are each assessed with a 50 mark external assessment.
Unit 4, plus the additional unit 5 or 6 is assessed internally via coursework.
This qualification can lead to progression onto a number of scientific degrees including but not limited to: Biomedical, Forensics, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Zoology, Astronomy, Geophysics, Healthcare, and Medical physics.