BTEC Nationals Applied Science (2010)
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Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Nationals in Applied Science. These vocational qualifications help level 3 students develop the practical knowledge, skills and understanding they need to prepare for their chosen career.
Units offered include fundamentals of science, working in the science industry, scientific practical techniques, perceptions of science, and chemical laboratory techniques.
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Specification
- Qualification type:
- BTEC National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 180
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 300
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6726/6
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding),
19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2020 (England)
- 30 September 2020 (Wales)
- 30 September 2020 (Northern Ireland)
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2022
- Qualification type:
- BTEC National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 360
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 600
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6725/4
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding),
19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding),
Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
- Pathways:
-
Applied Biology
Applied Chemistry
Applied Physics
Medical Science
Forensic Science - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2020 (England)
- 30 September 2020 (Wales)
- 30 September 2020 (Northern Ireland)
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2022
- Qualification type:
- BTEC National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Applied Science
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 540
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 900
- Qualification number (QN):
- 600/5849/3
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding),
19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding)
- Pathways:
-
Applied Biology
Applied Chemistry
Applied Physics
Medical Science
Forensic Science - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2012
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2020 (England)
- 30 September 2020 (Wales)
- 30 September 2020 (Northern Ireland)
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2022
- Qualification type:
- BTEC National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 720
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 120
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6673/0
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding),
Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
- Pathways:
-
Medical Science
Forensic Science - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2020 (England)
- 30 September 2020 (Wales)
- 30 September 2020 (Northern Ireland)
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2023
- Qualification type:
- BTEC National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 1080
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 1800
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6720/5
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding),
Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
- Pathways:
-
Medical Science
Forensic Science - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2020 (England)
- 30 September 2020 (Wales)
- 30 September 2020 (Northern Ireland)
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2023
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As our specifications explain, permission will only be granted to add centre or locally devised units to BTEC Nationals in very exceptional circumstances.
This is because we must work within QCF regulations when making any amendments to these qualifications. For example, we must ensure that we don't jeopardise or compromise the original structures and focus, or create duplication and overlap. For these reasons, applying to add centre or locally devised units is a long and complex process which may not be successful.
Please remember that under no circumstances should you start delivering a submitted locally devised unit without approval. To do so could, unfortunately, jeopardise your students' achievements.
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