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BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Peterborough for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Ormiston Bushfield Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Laboratory Technician Courses in Peterborough.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, full-time over two years.

This BTEC applied science qualification covers three science disciplines. You'll study Principles and Applications of Science, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, and Science Investigation Skills. These three units make up most of the course. A fourth unit adds further depth. The course is the same size as one A-Level. You'll carry out practical, hands-on tasks throughout.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Who this course is for

A new course being offered by the Science department from 2017 allowing students to study across the three disciplines following an increased interest. This course is the equivalent in size to one A-Level and is composed of four units. Three of these are mandatory and constitute 83%: Principles and Applications of Science, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques and Science Investigation Skills. Learners perform vocational tasks to encourage the development of appropriate skills such as research and analysis which are valued both in higher education and in the workplace. These include undertaking titration and colorimetry to determine the concentrations of solutions and undertaking chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixture. The fourth unit allows learners to focus on an area of interest with options ranging from physiology of human body systems through to astronomy and space science and applications of organic chemistry as well many more.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including GCSE Science

What you will learn

  • You'll explore principles across biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • You'll apply scientific knowledge to real practical contexts.
  • You'll carry out laboratory procedures and techniques safely.
  • You'll plan and conduct a scientific investigation.
  • You'll analyse and interpret scientific data.
  • You'll develop skills used in science and laboratory work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical laboratory sessions. Three mandatory units are assessed through set assignments and controlled tasks. Science Investigation Skills is assessed through a practical project. You'll build a portfolio of work across the four units. Assessment is a mix of internal coursework and external tasks set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ormiston Bushfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory Technician, supports scientific testing and experiments in a lab.
  • Laboratory Assistant, assists with sample preparation and equipment upkeep.
  • Science Technician, maintains lab equipment and supports teaching or research.
  • Research Assistant, helps collect and record data for science projects.
  • Quality Control Analyst, checks products or samples meet required standards.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, a larger qualification covering more units and subject areas.
  • A-Level Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, for learners who want to specialise in one science.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward higher study.
  • Degree in Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry, for those aiming for graduate-level science careers.
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