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Applied Science Extended Certificate Level 3 (Year 1) / Kgv

at Southport Education Group, Southport · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessRequires improvement2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification34 weeksFull time

What the college says

Applied Science is aimed at students who are interested in how science can be applied to a practical setting. Throughout the 2 years, the focus will be practical investigations and the science that explains what is taking place within those experiments. In the first year, 50% of the year is focused on an exam (Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science) which is made up of a third biology, a third chemistry and a third physics. The remaining 50% is a coursework unit (Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques) which involves practical investigations into each of the 3 sciences and detailed write-ups for each. In the second year, two thirds of the year (Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills) is an examined practical and written paper based on one of a choice of five potential experiments, spanning all 3 sciences, that have been studied in preparation. The remaining third is a coursework unit (Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways) involving experiments in addition to independent study and research into aspects of �biochemistry".

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

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