Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

Faculty of Health Sciences has successfully initiated the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 extended qualifications in Applied Science programme designed for learners as a full-time course to support learners who want to study science-based qualifications as the main focus of a full-time study programme. The qualification would support progression to higher education in its own right. The course is equivalent in size to three International A Levels.

Course Type

Full Time

Course Commencement Dates

June 2025

Duration

18 months (1080 GLH)

Course Modules

1st semester

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Principles and Applications of Biology I

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Principles and Applications of Chemistry I

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Principles and Applications of Physics I

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Investigative Project Skills

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Functional Physiology of Human Body Systems
2nd semester

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Principles and Applications of Biology II

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Principles and Applications of Chemistry II

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Principles and Applications of Physics II

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Microbiology and Microbiological techniques

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Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways

Diseases and Infections
3rd semester

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Contemporary Issues in Science

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Genetics and Genetic Engineering

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Human Regulation and Reproduction

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Applications of Organic Chemistry

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Materials Science

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements but we expect learners to have qualifications at or equivalent to Level 2.  Learners are most likely to succeed if they have:

  • Five International GCSEs at good grades and/or
  • BTEC qualification(s) at Level 2
  • Other appropriate qualifications or achievement at year 11 or age 16 in core subjects.